One of the best defenses in the league got better this offseason, landing two top defensive ends. Avril comes from Detroit; Bennett from Tampa Bay. Both players led their teams in sacks last season, combining for 18.5. If they can pressure opposing quarterbacks like that, Seattle’s secondary...
But his versatility as a run-blocker is what makes him truly special, like Rob Gronkowski in his heyday, when defenses that tried to stack the box to slow the Patriots' ground game faced the risk of getting burned through the air. (UPDATE: Kittle and the 49ers agreed on a five-year,...
He's also second in sacks in the NFL with 15, just one behind T.J. Watt. Add in his two turnovers caused by pressure and one defensive touchdown scored last weekend, and you have an elite edge rusher whom defenses must always account for and can only hope to limit. ...
patience continues to improve, too. Maye processes quickly and understands where the weak points are in defenses. I think he could thrive with coach Brian Daboll. The Giants' offensive line is still a work in progress, but Maye is poised under center and could be a star in t...
He's well ahead of the quarterbacks ranked Nos. 4-10 in the voting, but he was far behind Mahomes and Burrow. The prolific scorer has 84 total touchdowns since 2021 (71 passing, 13 rushing). He's the only quarterback in NFL history to record three ...
a vital role in one of the best defenses in NFL history and is part of the reason why Seattle has a Lombardi Trophy. He returned for two separate stints in 2020 and 2022, pushing his career stat line to 22.5 sacks and 166 combined tackles in six seasons with the organization...
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The Texans are one of the best rush defenses in the NFL, but can the Chargers still play a ball-control game and win? 11. Washington Commanders (12–5) Last week’s ranking: No. 9Last week’s result: beat Dallas, 23–19This week: at Tampa Bay One of the great unknowns heading ...
The Cavs need at least two of these players to get hot from deep to keep the defenses honest. Okoro and Osman have shown great improvement in their three-point shooting since the All-Star break, but the team will need the others to step up as well. Stevens and Wade have struggled from...
This year’s draft could well be be a blockbuster one, with heaps of highly-touted quarterback talents, a potentially all-timewide receivergroup and overall value throughout. It’s the first time in NFL history five quarterbacks were selected in the top 10, and there are plenty more teams ...