Who Has the Best NFL Defense?
The answer to who has the best NFL defense may be more complicated than you think. There are a lot of factors that go into ranking a defense.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
Their Defensive Line
The defensive line is the backbone of any good defense, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best in the business. The Steelers’ defensive line is big, strong, and fast, and they use their size and speed to their advantage. They are also very good at stopping the run and rushing the passer.
Their Linebackers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have long been known for their defense, and that starts with their linebackers. The team has had many greats over the years, from Jack Ham to Greg Lloyd to Kevin Greene to James Harrison. Currently, the team is led by Ryan Shazier and Bud Dupree.
Their Defensive Backs
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the most dominant defenses in the NFL. A big part of their success is due to their talented defensive backs. The group is led by cornerback Joe Haden and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Haden is a two-time Pro Bowler and was named First-team All-Pro in 2014. He is considered one of the best cover cornerbacks in the NFL. Fitzpatrick, who was acquired by the Steelers via trade with the Miami Dolphins, is a two-time Pro Bowler and was named First-team All-Pro in 2018. He is a versatile player who can line up at either safety or corner. The Steelers also have two other Pro Bowlers in their secondary, corner Steven Nelson and safety Sean Davis.
The Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have one of the best NFL defenses. They are led by safety Earl Thomas and linebacker Matthew Judon. The Ravens have a great pass rush and their secondary is very good. They also have a good run defense. The Ravens are a very good all-around defense.
Their Defensive Line
The Baltimore Ravens have long been known for their stellar defense, and a big part of that is due to their defensive line.
The Ravens’ defensive line is anchored by All-Pro defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, who is one of the best at his position in the NFL. Ngata is flanked by fellow Pro Bowlers Chris Canty and Courtney Upshaw, which gives the Ravens a formidable front three.
The Ravens also have a very good young player in Timmy Jernigan, who was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Jernigan has already made an impact for the Ravens, and he is only going to get better in the years to come.
In addition to their starters, the Ravens also have depth on their defensive line with players like Brandon Williams, DeAngelo Tyson, and Carl Davis. This depth ensures that the Ravens will be able to field a strong defensive line for years to come.
Their Linebackers
The Baltimore Ravens have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and a big part of that is due to their linebackers.
The Ravens have a trio of linebackers that are all Pro Bowl caliber players. Terrell Suggs is one of the best pass rushers in the league, and he is flanked by two other great players in C.J. Mosley and Za’Darius Smith.
These three players are the heart and soul of the Ravens defense, and they have been a big part of the team’s success over the past few years.
Their Defensive Backs
The Baltimore Ravens are widely considered to have the best defense in the NFL. A big part of that is their secondary, which is consistently one of the best in the league.
The Ravens have had a top-10 defense in terms of points allowed per game in each of the last five seasons. They’ve finished in the top five in that category in three of those years.
A big reason for their success is their defensive backs. The Ravens have had at least one defensive back named to the Pro Bowl in each of the last five seasons, and they’ve had two or more defensive backs named to the Pro Bowl in four of those years.
Their current group of defensive backs is led by safety Earl Thomas, who was a Pro Bowl selection each year from 2012 to 2018. He’s joined by fellow safety Tony Jefferson, who was a Pro Bowl selection in 2017.
At cornerback, they have Marlon Humphrey, who was a first-team All-Pro selection last year and a Pro Bowl selection in 2019. He’s joined by Jimmy Smith, who has been selected to two Pro Bowls throughout his career.
The Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles have the best NFL defense according to many experts. Some say that the Eagles have the best front seven in the NFL. They also have a great secondary. The Eagles have been good against the run and the pass. They are a complete defense.
Their Defensive Line
The defensive line is the heart and soul of the defense. They are responsible for stopping the run and getting pressure on the quarterback. The Eagles have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL. They are led by Pro Bowl defensive end Fletcher Cox. Cox is one of the best interior pass rushers in the NFL. He is flanked by fellow Pro Bowler Brandon Graham. Graham is an elite edge rusher who can also stop the run. The Eagles also have a talented group of young defensive linemen who have stepped up in recent years. These include defensive tackle Tim Jernigan and defensive end Derek Barnett.
Their Linebackers
The Eagles have a stacked LB corps, with 3 former Pro Bowlers. Nigel Bradham, Jordan Hicks, and Corey Nelson. Behind them are 2 highly regarded young players in Kamu Grugier-Hill and Nathan Gerry. The Eagles also have Depth at LB with LaRoy Reynolds and B.J. Bello.
Their Defensive Backs
The Eagles’ defensive backs are some of the best in the NFL. They have shutdown cornerbacks who can take away half of the field, and they have safeties who can make plays all over the field. The Eagles’ defensive backs are so good that they were able to make up for a bad pass rush and a bad linebacker group. The Eagles’ defensive backs are led by Malcolm Jenkins, who is one of the best safeties in the NFL. He is a big, physical safety who can hit like a linebacker and cover like a cornerback. He is joined by Rodney McLeod, who is a ball-hawking free safety. The Eagles also have two good young cornerbacks in Jalen Mills and Rasul Douglas. They also have good depth at the position with players like Ronald Darby, Sidney Jones, and Avonte Maddox.
The Los Angeles Rams
The Rams have the best NFL defense. They are young, they are fast, and they are aggressive. Their front four is one of the best in the league, and their secondary is not far behind. They are ranked first in the league in points allowed per game, and they are second in yards allowed per game. They have only given up more than 20 points in a game once this season, and that was against the high-powered offense of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Their Defensive Line
The Los Angeles Rams have one of the most dominant defenses in the NFL. A big part of their success is due to their defensive line, which is considered to be one of the best in the league. The defensive line is made up of four players: Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh, Michael Brockers, and Dante Fowler Jr.
Aaron Donald is considered to be one of the best defensive players in the NFL. He was drafted by the Rams in 2014 and has been named Defensive Player of the Year twice (in 2017 and 2018). He is a four-time Pro Bowler and was named First-Team All-Pro three times (in 2015, 2016, and 2018).
Ndamukong Suh was signed by the Rams as a free agent in 2018. He is a five-time Pro Bowler and was named First-Team All-Pro three times (in 2010, 2013, and 2014). He won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2010 and has been voted as one of the top 100 players in the NFL four times (in 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015).
Michael Brockers was drafted by the Rams in 2012. He has been voted as one of the top 100 players in the NFL once (in 2015). Dante Fowler Jr. was acquired by the Rams via trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2018.
Their Linebackers
The Los Angeles Rams have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and their linebackers are a big part of that. They have a great mix of size, speed, and strength, and they are very good at stopping the run and getting to the quarterback.
Their starting linebackers are Alec Ogletree, Robert Quinn, and Mark Barron. Ogletree is the leader of the group, and he is a very good player. Quinn is an excellent pass rusher, and Barron is a very good coverage linebacker. They also have a great group of backups, including Samson Ebukam, Cory Littleton, and Bryce Hager.
The Rams linebackers are a big reason why they have one of the best defenses in the NFL.
Their Defensive Backs
The Los Angeles Rams have one of the best defenses in the NFL. A big part of their success is due to their defensive backs. They have a great mix of veterans and young players who are all very talented.
Their starting cornerback, Marcus Peters, is a two-time Pro Bowler and was named First-Team All-Pro in 2016. He has 13 interceptions over the last three seasons and is a very good cover corner. Peters is joined by Aqib Talib, who is a four-time Pro Bowler and a two-time First-Team All-Pro. Talib is one of the best shutdown corners in the NFL and he will make it very difficult for opposing receivers to get open.
The Rams also have two very good safeties in Lamarcus Joyner and John Johnson III. Joyner is a great playmaker who had four interceptions last season. Johnson III is a young player who is already one of the best safeties in the NFL. He had three interceptions and seven passes defended last season.
The Rams defensive backs are very talented and they will be a key part of their defense this season.
