Who Has The Best Defense In The NFL 2020?
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The NFL season is just around the corner, so it’s time to start looking at who has the best defense. The answer may surprise you.
The Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have the best defense in the NFL. They are led by middle linebacker
Led the league in takeaways
The Baltimore Ravens were the best defense in the NFL in 2020, leading the league in takeaways with 34. They also finished second in the league in sacks with 48 and third in points allowed per game with 18.8.
All-Pro caliber players
The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the best defenses in the NFL for years now. They have an All-Pro caliber player at every level of their defense. Their defensive line is anchored by Calais Campbell, who is a two-time All-Pro. Their linebackers are led by All-Pro linebacker Matt Judon. And their secondary is headlined by All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
The New England Patriots
Bill Belichick’s defensive genius
There is no denying that Bill Belichick is one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. He has led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, and his team is always in contention for the playoffs. Belichick’s success can be attributed to many things, but one of the most important is his defensive genius.
Belichick’s defenses are known for being aggressive and unpredictable. He often uses exotic schemes and formations that confuse opposing offenses. Belichick is also not afraid to take risks, such as blitzing frequently or using multiple defensive backs instead of traditional linebackers. These tactics have helped the Patriots shutdown some of the best offenses in the NFL.
The Patriots’ defense was on full display during their Super Bowl run in 2016. They gave up an average of only 15 points per game during the regular season, and then only allowed a total of 20 points in their three playoff games. This included a dominating performance in the Super Bowl, where they held the high-powered Atlanta Falcons offense to just 13 points.
It is clear that Bill Belichick is a defensive mastermind. His ability to put together great defenses has been a big part of the New England Patriots’ success over the years.
A deep and experienced unit
The New England Patriots have one of the best defenses in the NFL. They are deep and experienced and have a lot of talent. They are led by safety Devin McCourty and linebacker Dont’a Hightower. The Patriots have a good pass rush and they can stop the run. They are very good at forcing turnovers and they have a lot of experience in big games.
The San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have the best defense in the NFL 2020. They are led by stellar defensive lineman Nick Bosa, who was the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The 49ers also have a great group of linebackers, including Kwon Alexander and Dre Greenlaw. They have a very good secondary, too, led by Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman.
A well-rounded defense
The San Francisco 49ers have one of the best defenses in the NFL. They are good at stopping the run and the pass, and they have a lot of sacks. They also have a good secondary.
A dominant front four
The San Francisco 49ers have one of the best defenses in the NFL. The 49ers were dominant against the run this season, allowing just 3.7 yards per carry, which was the second-best mark in the NFL. The 49ers have a very good front four, led by defensive end Nick Bosa, who was the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Bosa had a great rookie season, finishing with nine sacks and 25 tackles for loss. The 49ers also have a very good defensive tackle in DeForest Buckner, who had 7.5 sacks and 18 tackles for loss this season. Buckner is one of the best run-stoppers in the NFL and he is also very good at getting to the quarterback. The 49ers also have a very good edge rusher in Arik Armstead, who had 10 sacks and 17 tackles for loss this season. The 49ers defence is also very good at getting to the quarterback with their blitzes, as they had 52 sacks this season, which was third-most in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the best defense in the NFL. There are many reasons why they are the best. They have great coaching, a great scheme, and they have great players. They are always one of the top defenses in the NFL.
A stingy defense
The 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers have been defined by their stingy defense. The unit is currently ranked No. 1 in the NFL in yards allowed per game (288.0) and points allowed per game (18.0). They’ve been especially good against the pass, surrendering just 193.5 yards per game through the air, which is also the best mark in the league.
A ball-hawking secondary
In 2019, the Steelers defense was ranked No. 1 in the NFL, and a big reason why was their ball-hawking secondary. Led by Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden, the Steelers had 19 interceptions last season (tied for second in the NFL) and 34 takeaways (tied for first).
The Steelers also have one of the best pass rush in the NFL. In 2019, they recorded 52 sacks (fifth in the NFL) and had a sack percentage of 7.4 (sixth in the NFL).
The Steelers will look to continue their success on defense in 2020, and with Haden and pass rusher T.J. Watt leading the way, they should be able to do just that.