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Week 17 NFL Power Rankings Defenses
December 27, 2025 By  Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings: Top 20 Defenses Week 17

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15. Las Vegas Raiders – 326.1 Total Yards Against

The Raiders couldn’t muster anything against the Texans, but they were yet to keep the game close. That’s a task that Ashton Jeanty took on himself as he single-handedly ran all over the Texans defense with no help from his teammates.

14. Atlanta Falcons – 323.3 Total Yards Against

The Falcons had a solid game against the Cardinals in which they recorded two sacks and one interception. This week, they face the Rams in Monday Night Football, who are looking to avenge their loss to the Seahawks.

13. Jacksonville Jaguars – 317.6 Total Yards Against

The Jaguars have shown everyone they mean business by hanging with what could be the best team in the NFL, the Broncos. This week, they get to put the Colts out of their misery as they get ready to make them channel their inner Jim Mora, as they beat that familiar phrase in their heads, “playoffs.”

12. Philadelphia Eagles – 315.7 Total Yards Against

The Eagles had it easy against the Commanders once Marcus Mariota was injured in their game last week. However, this week they have the Bills to worry about, who will not make this game easy for the already broken and defending champs.

11. Buffalo Bills – 311.4 Total Yards Against

Speaking of the Bills, they ended up ransacking the Browns last week with three sacks and two interceptions. With the Eagles coming to town, they’ll need to keep it together if they expect a chance to win the division.

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