Who Has The Worst Defense In The NFL 2021?
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Who has the worst defense in the NFL 2021? The answer may surprise you.
The NFL’s Worst Defenses of 2021
The 2020 NFL season is officially over, and it’s time to take a look at which teams had the worst defenses in the league. This year, there were a few teams that really struggled on the defensive side of the ball. Here are the NFL’s worst defenses of 2021.
The New York Jets
The New York Jets have the worst defense in the NFL in 2021. They allowed the most points per game, the most yards per game, and the most first downs per game. They also had the worst pass defense and the worst run defense. The only thing they were good at was rushing the passer, where they ranked ninth.
The Los Angeles Chargers
It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Chargers have had one of the worst defenses in the NFL over the past few years. In 2021, they will once again be near the bottom of the league in most defensive statistical categories. The Chargers are coming off a 2020 season in which they ranked 28th in points allowed per game, 26th in yards allowed per game, and 27th in sacks. They also gave up the fourth-most passing yards and the seventh-most rushing yards.
The Chargers have some talent on defense, but they lack a true star player. Their best defensive player is probably linebacker Denzel Perryman, who is a solid player but not an elite talent. The team’s biggest problem is their secondary, which was shredded last season by opposing quarterbacks. The Chargers did not do much to improve their secondary this offseason, so it is likely that they will struggle again in 2021.
The team’s lack of a pass rush is also a big problem. They finished 2020 with just 22 sacks, which was tied for 29th in the NFL. The team did not do anything to address this issue this offseason, so it is likely that they will struggle to pressure opposing quarterbacks again in 2021.
Overall, the Chargers have some talented players on defense, but they lack star power and depth. They are also likely to be one of the worst teams in the NFL when it comes to sacks and turnovers.
The Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers have the worst defense in the NFL in 2021. They gave up the most yards in the league and the second most points. The Panthers were especially bad against the pass, giving up over 300 yards per game. Carolina also had trouble getting to the quarterback, only sackin opponents 33 times.
The Houston Texans
The Houston Texans have been decimated by injuries this season, and it has shown in their defense. They are currently ranked 30th in the NFL in points allowed per game, and they have given up the most yards per play of any team in the league. They have also struggled to get to the quarterback, as they are tied for last in the NFL with just 12 sacks.
How These Defenses Can Improve
The 2021 NFL season is well underway, and there are a few teams that have shown they need some help on the defensive side of the ball. The Detroit Lions, New York Giants, and Houston Texans are all near the bottom of the league in terms of points allowed per game. Let’s take a look at how these teams can improve their defenses.
The New York Jets
The New York Jets have the worst defense in the NFL, according to our metrics. They’re allowing 6.8 yards per play, which is the second-highest figure in the league, and they have a defensive DVOA of 33.0%, which is also the second-worst mark in the league.
The Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers have had a tough season so far. They currently have a record of 2-5 and are in last place in the AFC West. Their offense has been good, but their defense has been bad. They are currently ranked 31st in the NFL in points allowed per game. They have given up 30 or more points four times this season.
There is some good news for the Chargers though. They have a lot of young talent on their defense. Their first round pick from last year, linebacker Kenneth Murray, has been very good. He has already racked up 60 tackles this season. He is only going to get better as he gets more experience.
The Chargers also have two other young players who have shown promise on defense. Defensive end Joey Bosa and safety Derwin James are both only 23 years old. Bosa has 4 sacks this season and James has 3 interceptions. Both players have the potential to be great players in this league for many years to come.
If the Chargers can continue to develop their young talent on defense, they could be a very good team in the future.
The Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers have the worst defense in the NFL. They gave up an average of 29.1 points per game in 2020, and their opponents scored a touchdown on 50.4% of their red zone trips. Their pass defense was especially bad, as they allowed opposing quarterbacks to throw for an average of 8.4 yards per attempt.
The Panthers’ defense is in need of a major upgrade, and they will likely target defenders in the 2021 NFL Draft. While they may not be able to completely turn their defense around in one season, they can certainly take steps to improve. Here are three ways the Panthers can improve their defense in 2021:
1. Add playmakers at all levels
2. Improve the pass rush
3. Create more turnovers
The Houston Texans
The Houston Texans have the worst defense in the NFL, and they have had this title for a while now. They finished the 2020 season ranked 32nd in points allowed per game, and they gave up the most yards per play of any team in the league. The Texans’ defense is so bad that they were able to make the Cleveland Browns look like a competent offense in their Wild Card round matchup.
The Texans’ defensive woes can be traced back to their lack of talent on that side of the ball. They don’t have any true difference-makers on defense, and their best player is probably defensive end J.J. Watt, who is past his prime at this point. The rest of the unit is made up of decent players who are not good enough to make up for the lack of talent around them.
If the Texans want to improve their defense, they need to add some talent through free agency or the draft. They also need to find a new head coach who can actually get the most out of their defensive players. The Texans have the resources to turn their defense around, but it’s going to take some time and effort to do so.
