NFL, Week 6 and Defenses
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Curious where every NFL squad stacks up following Week 5, looking at their overall defensive stats? Multiple rankings are provided below. The Cowboys are best in the league on offense, averaging 406.6 yards per game. On defense, the Falcons have been a top-five unit, ranking first in the NFL by allowing only 244.0 yards per game.
See which NFL teams boast the league’s best defenses through Week 4, led by Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns
The Green Bay Packers' defense had been third in EPA/play and second in success rate over the first three weeks of the regular season. Well, Week 4 was a reality check that life in the NFL isn't always easy.
Will the Steelers put on a defensive show in Ireland? Can Daniel Jones further his MVP candidacy against the Rams? Our analysts provide bold predictions for Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.
Yet, in the mind of former NFL quarterback (and former Texans quarterback)-turned analyst, Dan Orlovsky, the Texans have not only risen among the league's best in terms of defensive ability, but they've also turned out to be one that isn't talked about enough.
Abdul Carter, Carson Schwesinger and three other 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year frontrunners for the year-end NFL Awards
For his actions against Smith in Cowboys vs. Jets, the NFL announced that Diggs has been fined $12,172 for his first “striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing” offense. A second offense would lead to a $17,968 fine.
Chicago Bears Q&A: What impact will the return of T.J. Edwards and Kyler Gordon have on the defense?
With T.J. Edwards returning to health, will the Chicago Bears use more standard 4-3 fronts? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.
The No. 3 Oregon Ducks vs. the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers game is a hot spot for NFL scouts. There are 16 NFL scouts in attendance for the top-10 showdown. Quarterb
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams has had an incredible NFL career thus far and is coming off his best year in the league in 2024. Williams made the Pro Bowl last season while totaling 64 tackles with 11 sacks, 16 tackles-for-loss and one pick-six.
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3 potential X-factors on the New York Jets defense vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 6
Denver Broncos head coach Payton is one of the most brilliant offensive play-callers in the NFL, and New York bench boss Aaron Glenn's defense will have to match his creativity and aggressiveness. Jets Wire's identified some potential X-factors for the Jets' defense in a tough Week 6 showdown with the Broncos.