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Aidan Hutchinson Week 12 NFL Defense Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings: Top 20 Defenses in Week 12

Aidan Hutchinson NFL Defense Power Rankings
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8. New England Patriots – 300.6 Total Yards Against

The Patriots beat up on the Jets and held them to 14 points in week 11. This week, they’ll be facing the Ja’marr Chase-less Bengals, who thought spitting on Jalen Ramsey would be cool. I’m predicting an easy win for the Patriots, who should be able to run all over the Bengals.

7. Kansas City Chiefs – 296.8 Total Yards Against

The Chiefs thought they had another epic comeback win until Bo Nix and the Broncos stung them in the end. The Chiefs now have to play the Colts, who are fresh off a bye week with a rested Jonathan Taylor.


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6. Green Bay Packers – 292.1 Total Yards Against

The Packers need to be more consistent, and this week they’ll most likely have to do it without starting running back Josh Jacobs. This game could develop into a shootout, but if Micah Parsons can get going, J.J. McCarthy will end up having a long day.

5. Detroit Lions – 291.8 Total Yards Against

The Lions defense is your prototypical bend-but-don’t-break defense that, at times, can give up a lot of scores. With the Giants next on the menu, you can bet that they won’t have anything to worry about, since the Giants don’t scare anyone.

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