The San Francisco 49ers have been near the top of our NFL defense rankings for several years, but time catches up with every unit. Tight against the NFL salary cap before a Brock Purdy contract extension, there’s at least a chance two of Charvarius Ward, Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga...
Want to know where every NFL squad stands after the regular season, in terms of their overall defensive stats? Multiple rankings are provided below. Check out all of the latest NFL news and analysis. NFL Team Regular Season Defense Rankings...
Because very few colleges play in the 3-4 however, it is a bit tricky for teams to scout. What is generally looked for are smaller defensive ends that have speed coming off the edge, are able to hold up against the run, and are able to drop back effectively in pass coverage. The ...
Spin: With Knoblauch's timeline in mind, Klingberg may be an option for a divisional matchup against the Kraken on Jan. 27. The 32-year-old Klingberg signed a one-year contract with Edmonton on Friday. The right-shot blueliner last suited up in the NHL on Nov. 11, 2023. Klingberg ...
statamong inside linebackers. The added bonus could come in the form of defensive linemanMuhammad Wilkerson, who arrives on a one-year “prove-it” deal. Wilkerson had the 42nd–highest graded player on the defensive interior against the run last year, but was more dominant in 2014 and 2015...
Steelers Notebook: Defense Sags in NFL Rankings Because of Struggles against the RunRobinson, Alan
The Cyclones have been terrific against the pass. Against the run, however, it's been hit-and-miss. Iowa State ranks eighth in the Big 12 in rushing yards allowed per game, giving up almost eight more yards on the ground than West Virginia's defense. But for a more accurate measurement...
A key factor in Holland's decline may have been the absence of his former running mate, Brandon Jones, who joined Denver last offseason and had a career year. Reuniting the pair in Denver, which already boasts a top-five coverage unit, could elevate the Broncos' secondary to an elite lev...
They will now get a Bears offense that had seemed to be trending in the right direction before really dropping the ball against the 49ers on Sunday. There is talent in Chicago, but the Bears have given up the 12th-most fantasy points to opposing defenses over the last month and the...
Against the run, the Steelers have tackled better and reduced the extended runs after contact that plagued them early in the season. By eliminating the big plays on the ground, the Steelers have created long-yardage situations, allowing their pass rushers to hunt off the edge. Th...