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Week 18 NFL Defense Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings: Top 10 Defenses

5. Minnesota Vikings

New New York Jet Harrison Phillips, defensive tackle
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The Vikings are coming off their bye week and will look to make a statement by beating the Eagles this weekend. The defense is very well coached, they force plenty of turnovers, and they will look to hand Philly their third straight loss.

6. Atlanta Falcons

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The Falcons‘ pass rush is much improved this season. They showed it last week when they beat up on Josh Allen and the Bills. They sacked Allen four times and forced him into throwing two interceptions as well.

7. Los Angeles Chargers

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The Chargers have dealt with some key injuries on defense, and they haven’t been as good as earlier in the season. Still, they are forcing plenty of turnovers, and they will need to do that again this week against a good Colts team.

8. Kansas City Chiefs

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The Chiefs defense is very well-coached, and they always seem to get better as the season progresses. They played their best game of the season a week ago against the Lions and should be able to build on it this weekend against the Raiders.

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