What NFL Team Has the Best Defense in 2021?
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It’s no secret that a great defense can take a team a long way in the NFL. But which team has the best defense entering the 2021 season?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the best defense in the NFL. They are led by defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. The Bucs have a great pass rush and they can also stop the run. They have a lot of talent on their defense and they are very well-coached.
Their Lineup
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense is no joke.
They’re led by defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, who is known for his aggressive style of play. The Bucs defense is full of playmakers, including All-Pro linebacker Lavonte David and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy.
The secondary is one of the best in the NFL, led by Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes. The Bucs also have a very good pass rush, led by defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.
Overall, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the best defenses in the NFL.
Their Record
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 4-2 on the season. They have allowed the second fewest points per game, and their defense is a big reason why. The Buccaneers have a young, talented defense that is led by linebacker Lavonte David. David is one of the best linebackers in the NFL, and he is a big reason why the Buccaneers have been so successful this season.
The Los Angeles Rams
The Rams have the best statistical defense in the NFL. They’re number one in points allowed per game, number one in yards allowed per game, and number one in sacks. They also have the best cornerback in the league in Jalen Ramsey.
Their Lineup
The Los Angeles Rams have one of the best defenses in the NFL. They are led by their All-Pro defensive lineman, Aaron Donald. Donald is a 6-time Pro Bowler and 2-time Defensive Player of the Year. He is one of the best players in the NFL and is a huge reason why the Rams have such a good defense.
Along with Aaron Donald, the Rams have a great secondary. They have two Pro Bowl cornerbacks in Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib. Peters is a 2-time Pro Bowler and Talib is a 4-time Pro Bowler. The Rams also have two very good safeties in John Johnson III and Jalen Ramsey. Johnson III is a 2-time Pro Bowler and Ramsey is a 1-time Pro Bowler. Together, these four players form one of the best secondaries in the NFL.
The Rams also have a very good linebacker corps led by All-Pro linebacker Cory Littleton. Littleton is a 3-time Pro Bowler and was one of the best linebackers in the NFL last season. Along with Littleton, the Rams have two other very good linebackers in Samson Ebukam and Micah Kiser. Ebukam is a 1-time Pro Bowler and Kiser was named to the PFWA All-Rookie team last season.
The Los Angeles Rams have one of the best defenses in the NFL thanks to their great playmakers on all levels of their defense.
Their Record
The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) West division. The Rams franchise was founded in 1936 as the Cincinnati Bengals, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals were the first NFL expansion team, after the addition of two other teams that same year. From 1937 to 1945, they were one of three NFL teams based in Ohio, along with the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Reds.
In 1950, shook up the league by relocating to Los Angeles. It was then known as the Los Angeles Rams until 1994, when they changed their name to reflect their new city, St. Louis. In 2016, moved back to Los Angeles. It is currently one of only two franchises – along with the – that has won championships while representing three different cities (Cleveland in 1945, Los Angeles in 1951 and St. Louis in 1999). The Rams have appeared in 16 NFL playoffs since 1955 (not counting a playoff loss during their final season in St. Louis), winning four NFC championships and one Super Bowl championship with another appearance planned for next month’s big game.
The Baltimore Ravens
Even though the Baltimore Ravens lost a few key members of their defense, they are still the best defense in the NFL. They are strong against the run and the pass, and they have a lot of depth. The Ravens also have a great coaching staff that knows how to put their players in the best position to succeed.
Their Lineup
The Baltimore Ravens have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and they’re poised to make another run at the Super Bowl in 2021. Their lineup is filled with talented players who can take over a game and make life difficult for opposing offenses.
The Ravens have a stout defensive line that can pressure the quarterback and stop the run. Their linebackers are fast and physical, and they have a deep group of defensive backs that can make plays on the ball.
The Ravens defense will be tested in 2021, but they have the talent and experience to be one of the best units in the NFL once again.
Their Record
In 2021, the Baltimore Ravens had the best defense in the NFL. They finished the season with a 14-2 record, which was the best record in the league. They allowed the fewest points per game and the fewest yards per game. They also had the most interceptions and the most sacks.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the best defense in the NFL right now. They are ranked first in points allowed per game and have only given up more than 20 points once this season. They have a great front seven that can get after the quarterback and they have a secondary that can hold their own. If they can keep this up, they will be tough to beat in the playoffs.
Their Lineup
The Steelers have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and their lineup is a big part of that. Here’s a look at their starters on defense for the 2021 season:
DE – Stephon Tuitt
DT – Cameron Heyward
LB – T.J. Watt
LB – Bud Dupree
CB – Joe Haden
CB – Steven Nelson
S – Minkah Fitzpatrick
S – Terrell Edmunds
Their Record
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) North division.
The Steelers have won more Super Bowl titles (6), AFC championships (8), and hosted more conference championship games (11) than any other NFL team. The Steelers have played in 8 AFC Championship Games and appeared in 21 NFL playoff games, both of which are NFL records.
The team has had 31 members inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and 3 members inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of their staff, for a total of 34 inductees.
The New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints have one of the best defenses in the NFL. They are led by All-Pro defensive end, Cameron Jordan. The Saints also have a great secondary, led by cornerback Marshon Lattimore. The Saints have a great pass rush and they are very good at stopping the run.
Their Lineup
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The team was founded by John W. Mecom Jr., David Dixon, and the city of New Orleans on November 1, 1966. The Saints began play in Tulane Stadium in 1967.
The name “Saints” is an allusion to November 1 being All Saints Day in the Catholic faith, as well as to the fact that the franchise was originally awarded to an investor group led by former NFL player Tom Fears who intended to name the team San Diego saints
Their Record
The New Orleans Saints have a long and storied history. The team was founded in 1967, and they have been to the playoffs 21 times since then. They have won the Super Bowl twice, in 2010 and 2020. They also won the NFC Championship in 2009 and 2018. The Saints have a .500 record or better in 33 of their 54 seasons.
