Without accounting for opponents or injuries, the Los Angeles Rams possess the best NFL defense.
Adding Myles Garrett is the cherry on top of a strong unit. On paper, the offseason additions make Los Angeles an intimidating unit with minimal personnel to attack.
Last year, cornerback proved the biggest weakness for the Rams. GM Les Snead responded by trading for Trent McDuffie and adding fellow Chiefs corner Jaylen Watson in free agency.
It has turned a weakness into a strength. Meanwhile, the front four – Garrett, Kobie Turner, Poona Ford and Braden Fiske – will prove a massive hurdle for opposing lines.
The additions should see Los Angeles improve from last year’s ratings. Chris Shula coordinated a unit that finished fourth in DVOA while playing the seventh-hardest set of offenses.
It marked a 22-spot jump for the Rams defense compared to the 2024 NFL season.
Ranking the 10 Best Defenses in the NFL
| Defense | Key Personnel |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, Kobie Turner |
| Houston Texans | Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr. |
| Baltimore Ravens | Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith, Justin Madubuike |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, Zack Baun |
| Seattle Seahawks | Byron Murphy, Devon Witherspoon, Nick Emmanwori |
| Denver Broncos | Patrick Surtain, Nik Bonitto, Jonathan Cooper |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Joey Porter Jr. |
| Cleveland Browns | Jared Verse, Carson Schwesinger, Denzel Ward |
| Detroit Lions | Aidan Hutchinson, Jack Campbell, Brian Branch |
| Minnesota Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman, James Pierre |
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