It’s that time of the week when we look at which defenses stepped up and which others fell after week 15 in the NFL. That means we could have some new teams on this list, so let’s get to this week’s top defenses in the NFL. Have a great day, everyone, and may the tackles be with you.
Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: Defense
20. San Francisco 49ers – 335.8 Total Yards Against
After beating the Browns before their bye, the Niners enjoyed a week of rest. This week, they get the Titans, who will come back to reality this week once they step off the plane in San Francisco.
19. Miami Dolphins – 334.5 Total Yards Against
The Dolphins worked hard to get back on this list, and they’ve done that through sacks and interceptions. With 10 sacks and five turnovers in the past two games, the Dolphins are ready for a cold battle against the Steelers on Monday Night Football.
18. Carolina Panthers – 331.1 Total Yards Against
The Panthers are fresh off a bye after beating the Rams, in which they forced the turnovers and sacked Matthew Stafford twice. This week, they head to New Orleans to battle the Saints in a divisional game that could keep their playoff hopes alive.
17. New York Jets – 329.6 Total Yards Against
The Jets are a mess at times, and then they surprise you even more with how bad they play. This week, they face the Jaguars, who should make quick work of them.
16. Las Vegas Raiders – 325.8 Total Yards Against
Even though the Raiders have had a very questionable year, which included smashing Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers’ dreams of playing for a winning team, the defense keeps them in most games and has had only one game this year without a sack. With the Eagles up next, it doesn’t look good for them in any way after Philly got punked by the Chargers.
After you get done here, check out these players who need to step up in Week 15!
