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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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10. Kansas City Chiefs – 307.6 Total Yards Against

It’s sad to see the Kansas City Chiefs miss the playoffs the way they did, but here we are. The defense has played admirably, but the offense has let them down.

9. New Orleans Saints – 303.5 Total Yards Against

The Saints simply destroyed the Jets by racking up eight sacks and two turnovers. This week, they’ll be facing the Titans, whose offense isn’t really good at all, and should open the door for another beatdown as the Saints come marching to Tennessee.

8. Seattle Seahawks – 303.2 Total Yards Against

The Seahawks took over first place in the NFC after beating the Rams last week on Thursday Night Football. This week, they’ll face a gritty Panthers team that is fighting with everything they have to make the playoffs.

7. New England Patriots – 302.1 Total Yards Against

The Patriots came back and beat the Ravens, who looked like they were going to win the game before Lamar Jackson was hurt. With the Jets next up for them this week, I wouldn’t be surprised to see another beatdown, since the Jets have run out of fuel.

6. Green Bay Packers – 301.6 Total Yards Against

The Packers defense is finally feeling the effects of losing Micah Parsons, and it shows with no sacks in their last two games. They’ll be playing the Ravens this week, who have already listed Lamar Jackson as doubtful for the game.

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