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Week 18 NFL Defense Power Rankings
January 3, 2026 By  Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings: Top 20 Defenses Week 18

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12. Jacksonville Jaguars – 310.5 Total Yards Against

The Jaguars showed their dominance of the AFC South by defeating the Colts. This week, they get a layup against the Titans, who are a terrible team, all-around.

11. Green Bay Packers – 308.6 Total Yards Against

The Packers defense keeps falling, and eventually, they’ll fall even further in the playoffs if they keep playing like this. In the past four games, the Packers defense had only two sacks, which shows why players like Micah Parsons do make a difference.

10. Kansas City Chiefs – 307.6 Total Yards Against

The Chiefs gave it all they had in Week 17 against the Broncos with one sack and an interception, but they still lost the game. This week, they get the Raiders, who are a complete mess like them, but that’s because of their own doing.

9. New Orleans Saints – 305.5 Total Yards Against

I feel that the Saints could have been more competitive this year if Tyler Shough had started all year. After recording 12 sacks in the past two games, that theory only strengthens that statement even more.

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