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Week 9 NFL Power Rankings Defense

NFL Power Rankings: Top 20 Defenses

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11. Carolina Panthers – 310.0 Total Yards Against

The Panthers got steamrolled by the Bills last week, dropping them in the standings. This week, they travel to Green Bay to face the Packers, and they should be getting Bryce Young back, which gives them a better chance to be competitive.

12. Buffalo Bills – 312.1 Total Yards Against

After waxing the Panthers, the Bills have a huge game this week against the Chiefs. After recording seven sacks, two fumble recoveries, and an interception, they’ll have to stay focused because they won’t be able to do that against Patrick Mahomes.

13. Los Angeles Rams – 314.1 Total Yards Against

The Rams are back after a bye week, and they’re getting an early Christmas present wrapped in the form of the Saints. Hymns aside, I don’t think anyone on the Saints will be singing on their way back to New Orleans once the Rams sack their dreams.

14. Minnesota Vikings – 318.4 Total Yards Against

The Vikings defense has been consistent in the sack department this year, but has recently been giving up a lot of points. In their past two games, the Vikings defense has given up 59 points, which is way too much for a solid defense like this.

15. New Orleans Saints – 320.3 Total Yards Against

Even though the Saints won’t get a warm welcome in Los Angeles when they visit the Rams, you can’t count out the defense. Sitting near the middle of the pack with no help on offense, the Saints still held the Buccaneers to 17 points while sacking Baker Mayfield the times.

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