Alright, let’s dive into the stats of NFL leading defenses. I’ve been a football fan for years, and I love digging into the numbers, so I figured I’d share my little project with you all. This time, I took a look at which teams were really locking it down on defense. I wanted to see who’s been the best in the past seasons.
Started with the Basics
First, I grabbed my trusty notebook and started jotting down the teams I thought were doing great. Then, I went online and pulled up the stats from the official NFL website. It was a bit overwhelming at first because there are so many stats to look at! But I decided to focus on a few key ones that really show how good a defense is.
Points Allowed
I looked at points allowed per game first. I figured, the fewer points a team lets in, the better their defense, right? So, I made a list of the top five teams in this category for the past three seasons. It was pretty interesting to see some teams consistently at the top. They were really holding their ground year after year.
Yards Allowed
Next, I checked out total yards allowed per game. This one’s important because it shows how well a team can prevent the other team from even moving the ball down the field. I compiled another list for this, and it gave me a good idea of which teams were really tough to gain any ground against.
Turnovers
Then, I looked at turnovers. Forcing turnovers is huge because it gives your offense more chances to score. I listed the teams that were best at interceptions and fumble recoveries. Some teams were just incredible at snatching the ball away, which really showed how aggressive and smart their defense was.
Sacks
After that, I moved on to sacks. Sacks are super important because they can really disrupt the other team’s quarterback and kill their momentum. I made a note of the teams with the most sacks over the past three seasons. There were a few teams that just had some monsters on their defensive line, constantly getting to the quarterback.
Putting It All Together
Once I had all these lists, I started comparing them. I wanted to see which teams showed up most frequently across all these categories. These were the teams that were truly dominant on defense, not just good in one area. I highlighted these teams and made a little summary of their overall performance. It was fascinating to see how some teams managed to excel in almost every aspect of defense.
Making It Visual
To make it easier to understand, I put all this info into a simple table. I listed the teams and their stats in each category, side by side. This made it super clear which teams were at the top and how they compared to each other. I even color-coded the best performers to make it pop. It looked pretty neat, and it was cool to see it all laid out like that.
Sharing My Findings
Finally, I wrote up a short post about my findings. I shared my table and my thoughts on which teams were the best overall. It was fun to write and even more fun to share with other football fans. We had some great discussions about the teams and their players. Some people agreed with my picks, and others had different opinions, which made it even more interesting.
This was a fun little project, and it made me appreciate the top defenses in the NFL even more. I hope you guys find it interesting too. Let me know what you think!