Let’s be honest here: not even your created player on Madden can sniff J.J. Watt’s jock, he’s on his own tier, his own island so there should be no surprise he sits atop the rankings list.
| RANK | PLAYER | TM | BUZZ |
| 1 | JJ WATT | HOU | The GOAT tbh |
| 2 | ROBERT QUINN | STL | needs to get off to a fast start this time around but legit 2nd behind Watt |
| 3 | CHANDLER JONES | NEP | long as he can stay healthy, solid bet for at least 10-11 sacks & a bunch of tackles |
| 4 | JASON PIERRE-PAUL | NYG | can he do it with 9 fingers, yeah he can |
| 5 | EVERSON GRIFFEN | MIN | 2014 was no fluke |
| 6 | EZEKIEL ANSAH | DET | no Suh will hurt but I believe Ziggy takes next step into becoming one of the best 4-3 ends in the league |
| 7 | SHELDON RICHARDSON | NYJ | 4-game suspension |
| 8 | CARLOS DUNLAP | CIN | continues to produce and will continue to produce |
| 9 | GREG HARDY* | DAL | suspension (of course) but once he takes the field he’s a top 10 DE in IDP |
| 10 | MUHAMMAD WILKERSON | NYJ | figures to ball out to get a new big contract (unless NYJ signs him now) |
| 11 | CALAIS CAMPBELL | ARI | it’s like Griffen and Calais switched places, still a top DE option just limited upside now |
| 12 | JURRELL CASEY | TEN | underrated |
| 13 | FLETCHER COX | PHI | This Eagle soared last year, can he do it again? (yes) |
| 14 | CAMERON HEYWARD | PIT | he got paid, well deserving now if he could only pile on the sacks with his tackles he’d be in my top 7 |
| 15 | MARCELL DAREUS | BUF | owners rejoice when MFL moved him back to DT |
| 16 | OLIVIER VERNON | MIA | the presence of Suh will help and he’ll eat up tackles |
| 17 | COREY LIUGET | SDC | getting better every year and this seems too low for him |
| 18 | AARON DONALD | STL | what will he do for an encore? |
| 19 | CAMERON JORDAN | NOS | he’ll bounce back (I’m certain) |
| 20 | CAMERON WAKE | MIA | contending teams need to go get him, at least 2 more years of studness in IDP world – he is getting old you know but doesn’t look it |
| 21 | GERALD MCCOY | TBB | just.stay.healthy top DT1 option DL2 lock |
| 22 | VIC BEASLEY | ATL | oh yes I feel Beasley will rise in this ranking list in the coming future |
| 23 | DEMARCUS LAWRENCE | DAL | the hype is real but may be too real and price tag becomes ridiculous (don’t be THAT guy) |
| 24 | MALIK JACKSON | DEN | underrated – career year up ahead |
| 25 | CHARLES JOHNSON | CAR | savvy and steady, you’ll get at least one 3 sack game out of him it’s just a matter of whether or not you start him during that time |
| 26 | JONATHAN HANKINS | NYG | one of the better DT’s in the game, stock is rising and a legit top 3 DT option he makes his case watch him eat in 2015 tackles galore! |
| 27 | MIKE DANIELS | GBP | underrated and underappreciated |
| 28 | DANTE FOWLER JR | JAC | buy and stash, yes you do that now |
| 29 | KONY EALY | CAR | will be in a rotation (sucks) but expected will still have a breakout year and flirt with 10 sacks |
| 30 | JACQUIES SMITH | TBB | breakout ahead |
| 31 | NDAMUKONG SUH | MIA | run stuffer who’ll put his cleat in your grill on your helmet |
| 32 | GENO ATKINS | CIN | been back and forth with Geno, 2nd year off ACL injury we should start too see the old Geno – I’m buying where I can |
| 33 | TANK CARRADINE | SF | nice talent but will be in a rotation, thing for Tank is he’s versatile can play inside or outside so that’ll help him get his snaps |
| 34 | SEN’DERRICK MARKS* | JAC | coming off a knee injury, probably won’t be ready but still the best DL in JAX if price is right, buy and hold |
| 35 | RANDY GREGORY | DAL | while Hardy is suspended its his time to shine – or at least take advantage of |
| 36 | RA’SHEDE HAGEMAN | ATL | is ready to take the next step, will be a force |
| 37 | TYRONE CRAWFORD | DAL | underrated on tape and starting to catch steam in IDP leagues, better go get him now especially in DT required leagues |
| 38 | SHARRIF FLOYD | MIN | has dropped in my rankings but it’s not a bad thing just a lot of talent in the middle of the pack but still bank on Sharrif having a breakout year |
| 39 | DONTARI POE | KCC | still feasting for KCC in the middle |
| 40 | JABAAL SHEARD | NEP | back to IDP relevancy in NEP – will thrive back in 4-3 DE role |
| 41 | LEONARD WILLIAMS | NYJ | could rise in rankings, especially since Sheldon is out for 4 games – Leonard can show the staff what he’s capable of |
| 42 | OWA ODIGHIZUWA | NYG | in a rotation at best, still buying as a DL2 in the near future |
| 43 | TIM JERNIGAN | BAL | not worried about his switch from DT to DE, DL2 upside |
| 44 | KYLE WILLIAMS | BUF | the aging vet is well … aging but valueable to contending teams |
| 45 | MARIO EDWARDS | OAK | the rookie will get every chance to shine |
| 46 | ROB NINKOVICH | NEP | with Sheard in town, snaps decrease and so does tackle numbers |
| 47 | DAMONTRE MOORE | NYG | if he improved over the off-season he’ll take the jump over Owa |
| 48 | MICHAEL BENNETT | SEA | no upside on a talented line that’ll probably use rotation to keep legs fresh still capable of hitting 10+ sacks though |
| 49 | CHRIS LONG | STL | a healthy Chris Long will be a welcoming sight for Quinn and Donald sadly that does nothing for Chris (stat wise) |
| 50 | CLINTON MCDONALD | TBB | monster in the middle, top 20 IDP DL if McCoy were to get injured |
| 51 | KAWAAN SHORT | CAR | definitely a DT target in DT required leagues |
| 52 | DEREK WOLFE | DEN | suspension definitely hurts his stock right now which will make him a cheaper buy than before, worth a flier if you need depth |
| 53 | ROBERT AYERS | NYG | one of the best run stopping DE’s in the league, NYG will play him – good depth get for your IDP team |
| 54 | DANIELLE HUNTER | MIN | draft and stash – thank me later |
| 55 | FRANK CLARK | SEA | draft and stash – thank me later |
| 56 | STEPHON TUITT | PIT | if you’re in a deep rostered league, sure. |
| 57 | DANNY SHELTON | CLE | I’m actually pretty high on Shelton in DT required leagues, can eat up in the middle and rake in a bunch of tackles |
| 58 | HENRY ANDERSON | IND | INDY loves his motor and relentless attack, they’re going to need it nice dynasty DL target |
| 59 | BRANDON WILLIAMS | BAL | will have Carl Davis breathing down his neck, if he doesn’t perform – Davis will take over |
| 60 | VINNY CURRY | PHI | hearing good things about him (finally) this off-season, worth a flier if you need a 4th or 5th DE |
| 61 | ALLEN BAILEY | KCC | one of those options you have during your bye week and he puts up 12-14 points |
| 62 | BENNIE LOGAN | PHI | thought I had him ranked higher, DT required leagues he’s definitely a top 15 target but in DL leagues a low tier DL2 option top tier DL3 |
| 63 | CARL DAVIS | BAL | the future … draft and stash |
| 64 | MICHAEL JOHNSON | CIN | oh, I don’t think the move back to Cincy helps |
| 65 | MALCOM BROWN | NEP | crowded line will be battling for snaps but he’s solid |
| 66 | ARIK ARMSTEAD | SF | will be in a rotation |
| 67 | EDDIE GOLDMAN | CHI | should be eating up them tackles, think Kawaan Short |
| 68 | SCOTT CRICHTON | MIN | probably has 1 year to showcase what he’s got, Danielle Hunter will fight for starting spot in ’16 |
| 69 | TYRUNN WALKER | DET | dark horse sleeper |
| 70 | JAY RATLIFF | CHI | Bears need all the DL they can get, can he improve off last season? |
| 71 | LINVAL JOSEPH | MIN | in DT required leagues he’s a great buy-low late round flier |
| 72 | HALOTI NGATA | BAL | pass |
| 73 | SYLVESTER WILLIAMS | DEN | keep on your radar, with Wolfe out for 4 games he can take over |
| 74 | NICK FAIRLEY | STL | will be in a rotation, which is probably best for him |
| 75 | JASON HATCHER | WAS | savvy vet how much does he have left in the tank? |
| 76 | JUSTIN TUCK | OAK | 1 more year |
| 77 | DEVIN TAYLOR | DET | when will he put it together, 2015? Lets hope so the kid is so talented |
| 78 | STEPHEN PAEA | WAS | dark horse to rise in my rankings, nice depth pick-up for contending teams with deep rosters |
| 79 | AKIEM HICKS | NOS | not buying he was that horrible in 2014, should have a better 2015 |
| 80 | RANDY STARKS | CLE | Starks gonna do his part in CLE but worth as a bye week filler |
ALOHA
