Number 3- Minnesota Vikings
While becoming quite underrated units the Brian Flores lead purple machine has studs across the board which truly solidify them as one of the best defences in the league.
Lets start with the starting unit, Andrew Van Ginkle to start is a player who can single handedly win you a game with his ability to read the field having returned multiple picked screen passes for pick sixes.
Jonathon Grenard who before being placed on IR lead the NFL in pressures with 41, he was an all-pro pass rusher in 2024 and will certainly return to form.
Jalen Redmond the ex-UFL star has quickly made himself a demon on the interior and become a true rags to riches story, these players paired with the ever present Jonathon Allen, Javon Hargrave and rising star Dallas Turner makes for a nightmare for opposing offences.
Number 2- Cleveland Browns
Any team possessing the best defensive player in the league, who just broke the sack record deserves to make the list, what is there to be said about Myles Garret that has not already been said.
Coming off an all time defensive season boasting, a record setting 23 sacks, as well as 43 solo tackles as well as 3 forced fumbles Garret is truly a one of one defensive players.
With a self proclaimed work ethic it is no surprise Garret runs the league, he famously said, "I'm trying to be better every single day."
Paired with NFL mainstay defensive tackle Shelby Harris who does not set the stat sheet a light but soaks up pressure, as well as new rookie and first round pick Mason Graham, this D-line gets the fans on their feet.
Number 1- Huston Texans
Danielle Hunter, has quietly been creating himself a hall of fame career since entering the league in 2015, and now he is part of one of the leagues premier pass rushing duos.
This season Hunter was third in the league in sacks at 15 and 3 forced fumbles, he has been a problem for opposing offensive lines all season.
When paired with air to throne of best pass rusher in the league in Sophmore Will Anderson Jr. who created 12 sacks this year as well as 3 in the post season.
These two alone have created the best defensive line in the league and bolstered the best defensive unit in the league.
