Who Leads The NFL In Takeaways 2021?
The answer may surprise you.
Take a look at the NFL leaders in takeaways for the 2021 season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently lead the NFL in takeaways with 18. They have been able to take the ball away from their opponents on a consistent basis, which has been a big help to their defense. The takeaways have also helped them to win close games and put themselves in a good position to make a run at the playoffs.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the most takeaways in the NFL with 26.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have 26 takeaways so far this season, the most in the NFL. The New England Patriots are second with 25, followed by the Buffalo Bills with 23.
They have forced 13 interceptions and recovered 13 fumbles.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the NFL this season. Led by veteran quarterback Tom Brady, the Bucs have compiled a 7-3 record and are in first place in the NFC South. A big reason for their success has been their defense, which has been one of the best in the league at creating turnovers.
Through 10 games, the Buccaneers have forced 13 interceptions and recovered 13 fumbles. That’s an average of two turnovers per game, which is the best in the NFL. The defense has been especially effective in the last three games, forcing nine turnovers during that span.
The turnover margin is a key stat in football, and it’s no surprise that the Bucs have a +8 turnover margin, which is also best in the NFL. When you’re winning the turnover battle on a consistent basis, it’s tough to lose football games.
The Bucs will look to keep their turnover streak going on Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Rams.
The Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are currently leading the NFL in takeaways with 18. They have forced 11 fumbles and have 7 interceptions. The Bills have a +11 turnover differential, which is the best in the NFL. The New England Patriots are second with 17 takeaways.
The Buffalo Bills are second in the NFL with 25 takeaways.
The Buffalo Bills have had a strong season so far and are currently second in the NFL with 25 takeaways. They have forced 17 interceptions and 8 fumbles, which is a big reason why they are 9-3 and in first place in the AFC East. The Bills have a +11 turnover differential, which is second best in the NFL behind only the Green Bay Packers.
Buffalo’s defense has been one of the best in the NFL this season, as they are allowing just 19.4 points per game (4th in the NFL). They are especially strong against the pass, as they are allowing just 190.4 passing yards per game (3rd in the NFL). The Bills’ secondary is led by cornerback Tre’Davious White, who has been one of the best cover cornerbacks in the NFL this season. He has 4 interceptions and 13 pass deflections, and he has shut down some of the best receivers in the league.
The Bills’ offense hasn’t been as explosive as their defense, but they have still been very effective thanks to their running game and turnover-free play. Quarterback Josh Allen has matured into a very good quarterback, as he has thrown for 3,059 yards with 26 touchdowns and just 8 interceptions. He has also been very efficient with his feet, as he has rushed for 434 yards and 8 touchdowns. Running back Devin Singletary has been solid as well, rushing for 544 yards and 2 touchdowns.
They have forced 11 interceptions and recovered 14 fumbles.
The Bills have been particularly effective at generating turnovers this season, as they currently lead the NFL in takeaways with 25. They have forced 11 interceptions and recovered 14 fumbles, and their plus-12 turnover differential is the best in the league. Buffalo’s defense has been a big part of their success this season, as they are allowing the fewest points per game (16.2) and are second in the NFL in yards allowed per game (293.6).
The New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints currently lead the NFL in takeaways with 22. The Saints have been able to take the ball away from their opponents on 11 interceptions and 11 fumbles. New Orleans has done a great job of capitalizing on their opponents’ mistakes and they have been rewarded with a 6-2 record.
The New Orleans Saints are third in the NFL with 24 takeaways.
The New Orleans Saints have 24 takeaways so far this season, which is third in the NFL. They have forced 13 fumbles and have 11 interceptions. Their opponents have turned the ball over on downs 29 times, which is also third in the NFL.
The Saints’ defense has been led by their secondary, which has been one of the best in the NFL. Their corners, Marshon Lattimore and Janoris Jenkins, have combined for seven interceptions and 18 passes defensed. Safety Marcus Williams has also had a great season, with four interceptions and eight passes defensed.
They have forced 11 interceptions and recovered 13 fumbles.
In 2021, the New Orleans Saints have forced 11 interceptions and recovered 13 fumbles, leading the NFL in takeaways. The Saints’ defense has been especially opportunistic in recent weeks, forcing eight turnovers in their past four games.
Turnovers have been a big part of the Saints’ success this season. They are +11 in turnover differential, which is the best in the NFL. In fact, the Saints have scored a defensive touchdown in four straight games, something that hasn’t been done since the 1999 season.
If the Saints can keep up their current pace, they could challenge for the NFL’s single-season record for takeaways. The record is currently held by the 2010 Baltimore Ravens, who forced 34 turnovers that year.
