Okay, two things first, this is the top 30 Safeties for IDP fantasy football leagues. There are safeties who are top NFL safeties that may not be fantasy football demons.
For instance, Jamal Adams is perhaps the top safety in the league. Yet the way the Jets play him he will not be a tackling demon. But he is really…really good.
Second, remember to always check your league’s scoring. Are they putting more emphasis on tackles or big plays? It matters!
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So without further ado:
Top 30 Fantasy Football Safeties NFL 2020
1. Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals
2019 stats: 104 solo tackles, 43 assisted tackles, .5 sacks, 6 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
2. Jamal Adams, New York Jets
2019 stats:61 solo tackles, 14 assisted tackles, 6.5 sacks, 1 interception, 7 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery
3. Tracy Walker, Detroit Lions
2019 stats: 79 solo tackles, 21 assisted tackles, 1 interception, 8 passes defended, 1 forced fumble
4. Shawn Williams, Cincinnati Bengals
2019 stats: 79 solo tackles, 33 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, 3 passes defended
5. Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers
2019 stats: 34 solo tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1 pass defended
6. Landon Collins, Washington
2019 stats: 78 solo tackles, 39 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 4 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles
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7. Jordan Poyer, Buffalo Bills
2019 stats: 68 solo tackles, 36 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries
8. Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings
2019 stats: 65 solo tackles, 20 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 3 interceptions, 11 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries
9. Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos
2019 stats: 65 solo tackles, 28 assisted tackles, 4 interceptions, 15 passes defended
10. Tyrann Mathieu, Kansas City Chiefs
2019 stats: 63 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 2 sacks, 4 interceptions, 12 passes defended
11. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers
2019 stats: 43 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 5 interceptions, 9 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries
12. Malcolm Jenkins, New Orleans Saints
2019 stats Philadelphia: 62 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 2.5 sacks, 8 passes defended, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery
13. Vonn Bell, Cincinnati Bengals
2019 stats: 63 solo tackles, 23 assisted tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 interception, 5 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries
14. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Dallas Cowboys
2019 stats: 62 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended, 2 fumble recoveries
15. Marcus Williams, New Orleans Saints
2019 stats: 38 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, 4 interceptions, 13 passes defended, 1 forced fumble
16. Jeremy Chinn, Carolina Panthers
Drafted 64th pick in 2020 NFL Draft
17. Taylor Rapp, Los Angeles Rams
2019 stats: 61 solo tackles, 38 assisted tackles, 2 interceptions, 8 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery
18. Khari Willis, Indianapolis Colts
2019 stats: 53 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 1 pass defended
19. Jabrill Peppers, New York Giants
2019 stats: 51 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 1 interception, 5 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles
20. Keanu Neal, Atlanta Falcons
2019 stats: 11 solo tackles, 3 assisted tackles
21. John Johnson, Los Angeles Rams
2019 stats: 24 solo tackles, 27 assisted tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 passes defended
22. Ronnie Harrison, Jacksonville Jaguars
2019 stats: 43 solo tackles, 27 assisted tackles, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 9 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery
23. Terrell Edmunds, Pittsburgh Steelers
2019 stats: 71 solo tackles, 34 assisted tackles, 3 passes defended
24. Jessie Bates, Cincinnati Bengals
2019 stats: 71 solo tackles, 29 assisted tackles, 3 interceptions, 9 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
25. Chuck Clark, Baltimore Ravens
2019 stats: 43 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, 9 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles
26. Karl Joseph, Cleveland Browns
2019 stats: 37 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 1 interception, 3 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery
27. Jaquiski Tartt, San Francisco 49ers
2019 stats: 31 solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, 5 sacks, 2 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recovery
28. Damarious Randall, Las Vegas Raiders
2019 stats: 45 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, 2.5 sacks, 6 passes defended
29. Adrian Amos, Green Bay Packers
2019 stats: 65 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, 8 passes defended
30. Johnathan Abram, Las Vegas Raiders
2019 stats: 1 solo tackles, 4 assisted tackles 1 pass defended
Safeties can bring you fantasy gold but remember check how your league scores.
Now with no pre-season, experience will be paramount the first part of the season.
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