Who Leads The NFL In Takeaways?
The NFL season is well underway and there are a few teams who are really standing out when it comes to takeaways. Who leads the league in this important defensive stat?
The New England Patriots
The New England Patriots have been the leaders in takeaways in the NFL over the past few seasons. They have a +25 turnover differential since 2016, which is the best in the league. In 2017, they had 34 takeaways (2nd in NFL) and only 9 giveaways (1st in NFL). This +25 turnover differential was a big reason why they were able to win the Super Bowl that year.
The Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have the most takeaways in the NFL with 19. The New England Patriots are second with 18, and the San Francisco 49ers are third with 17. The Ravens have been particularly good at taking the ball away from opponents this season, as they have 11 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the most takeaways in the NFL with 38. They have 27 interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries. The Seattle Seahawks are second with 37 takeaways, and the Los Angeles Rams are third with 36.
The Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers have the most takeaways in the NFL with 31. The Packers have forced 19 interceptions and recovered 12 fumbles for a total of 31 takeaways. The New England Patriots are second in the NFL with 30 takeaways. The Patriots have forced 16 interceptions and recovered 14 fumbles for a total of 30 takeaways. The Pittsburgh Steelers are third in the NFL with 28 takeaways.
