Ranking top 5 NFL defenses heading into Week 14 | NFL 2021-22 season

Having a solid defense is an effective weapon in the NFL. Seven of the top ten scoring defenses have a winning record entering Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season. A defense that can limit their opponents' scoring gives their offense a better chance to win games. These five defenses are doing better than the rest right now.

Best defenses in the NFL

Five defenses allowing the least number of points entering Week 14.

#5 - Green Bay Packers - 20.2 points allowed per game

Last week: #5

Green Bay Packers defense celebrating an interception

The Green Bay Packers are usually a team better known for their offense, and especially their quarterback play. This year, the defense is outperforming the offense. They rank fifth in the NFL in points allowed per game while ranking in the top ten in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards allowed per game.

#4 - Arizona Cardinals - 18.7 points allowed per game

Last week: #4

Arizona Cardinals defensive players Jordan Hicks and Budda Baker

The Arizona Cardinals are one of only two teams in the entire NFL to be ranked in the top five in both scoring offense and scoring defense. That makes them one of the most well rounded teams this season. Their balance is a big reason why the Cardinals have the best record in the entire NFL entering Week 14.

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Top NFL defenses

The top three defenses allowing the fewest number of points entering Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season.

#3 - Denver Broncos - 18.2 points allowed per game

Last week: #3

Denver Broncos defensive backs Justin Simmons and Pat Surtain II

The Denver Broncos are the only team that has a top-five scoring defense in the NFL but do not have a winning record this season. They currently have a 6-6 record entering Week 14, so they can change that this week. Their defense is solid across the board, ranking in the top ten in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards allowed per game.

#2 - Buffalo Bills - 16.3 points allowed per game

Last week: #2

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer

The Buffalo Bills defense has been ranked in the top five for almost the entire 2021 NFL season. In addition to being ranked second in points allowed per game, they also rank first in total yards allowed per game as well as passing yards allowed per game. They are the second team, along with the Arizona Cardinals, with both a top-five scoring defense and top-five scoring offense.

#1 - New England Patriots - 15.4 points allowed per game

Last week: #1

New England Patriots defensive players Deatrich Wise Jr. and Matt Judon

The New England Patriots defense allows the fewest number of points per game while also ranking third in total yards allowed per game. The Patriots and the Bills are the only two teams in the NFL to be ranked in the top three in both of those categories. The Patriots allow the third fewest passing yards per game and are tied for the most interceptions in the NFL.