Who Has the Most Forced Fumbles in the NFL?
Looking at the NFL’s top forced fumbles leaders can give us some insight into which players are the most disruptive on defense.
J.J. Watt
Since he came into the league, no one has forced more fumbles than J.J. Watt. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year has been a sack-machine, and a big part of that is his ability to cause fumbles. In his career, he’s forced 34 fumbles and recovered 15 of them.
Von Miller
Linebacker Von Miller has forced the most fumbles in the NFL since he entered the league in 2011. In that time, he has forced 28 fumbles, including five in 2012 and six in 2013.
Chandler Jones
Chandler Jones has the most forced fumbles in the NFL since he entered the league in 2012. In that time, he has forced 18 fumbles, including a league-leading 7 in 2013.
Cameron Wake
Since he came into the league in 2009, Cameron Wake has been one of the most productive pass-rushers in the NFL. He’s racked up 98.5 sacks and 22 forced fumbles in that time, which is good for an average of nearly one forced fumble per season.
Wake’s prowess as a pass-rusher is unmatched, and his ability to force turnovers has made him one of the most valuable players in the league. If you’re looking for someone who can get to the quarterback and make plays, Cameron Wake is your man.
Ryan Kerrigan
Since he entered the league in 2011, Ryan Kerrigan has been one of the most productive pass rushers in the NFL. In that time, he’s racked up 78.5 sacks, 26 forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries. Of those 26 forced fumbles, 12 have come in the last three seasons. That puts him ahead of other notable pass rushers like Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, and Ezekiel Ansah.
