Hes joined by a couple of nice pieces up front in Denico Autry, Bud Dupree and Harold Landry III. The Rams dont have the same kind of depth particularly on the edge as some of the other teams in this tier, but that matters a whole lot less when Aaron Donald is on the roster, as hes the most reliably elite performer in the NFL. to lead the way. The Patriots tend to be one of the more reliable units from season to season - top-12 DST since 2018 - and 2022 is no different. RBLK: . In 2021, this was one of the worst run defenses in the NFL with opponents averaging 4.6 yards per rush and 138.9 rushing yards per game. Players. to keep this from being one of the worst units in the league again next season. 7) New England Patriots. Vea has missed some time over that stretch, but hes been a big part of one of the best run defenses in the NFL when on the field. And those pressures are backed up by an 18.5% pass-rush win rate that also ranks fourth in the NFL. is looking for a breakout second season as the favorite for the LEO role in Bradleys defense. . Theres plenty of reason to believe Barmore could place much higher on this list at this time next year. *Advanced metrics are from Pro Football Focus (PFF), Football . stands out as the clear star of Chicagos defensive line following their decision to cut ties with. Joe Burrow was pressured on 18 of his 42 dropbacks (43%) and sacked seven times in Super Bowl LVI against Aaron Donald, Von Miller and the rest of the Los Angeles Rams pass-rush unit. Overall grades: Offense (min. The Broncos did some work to bolster their defensive front entering the 2022 season, but it remains to be seen how, Baltimore added some size on the interior with, out of UConn. Over the past two seasons in Baltimore, he has graded out in the 85th percentile of all players in PFF pass-rushing grade and the 97th percentile in PFF run-defense grade on a per-snap basis. Denver will pose problems for their two first opponents: Seattle and Houston. 3 - Terrell Lewis, OLB: 46.1. Jacksonville has invested a lot of resources into the edge defender position with first-round picks spent on Josh Allen, KLavon Chaisson and Travon Walker in the last four offseasons. The. failing to build on a strong 2020 campaign. Williams registered a career-high 12 sacks, 28 QB hits and 31 pressures earning an 84.1 pass-rush grade. A perfect fit in Seattle's defense, the rookie allowed just a 49.8 passer rating against, the lowest among all corners with least 200 coverage snaps, per Next Gen Stats. Both. Meanwhile, Lawrence ranks tied for second in PFF grade at the position since 2017. Hes joined on the Saints defensive line by David Onyemata (22nd on PFFs interior defensive line rankings) and Marcus Davenport, who has produced at a high level when healthy (88.8 PFF grade in 2021). Allens 18.5% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks fourth among all qualifying interior defensive linemen. is still in the fold as an impact player up front, as his 18.3% pass-rush win rate when healthy last season ranked fifth among all interior defensive linemen with at least 100 pass-rushing snaps, but staying healthy has been the issue for Watt as he enters his 12th NFL season. Dallas Cowboys (was No. The Panthers have an extremely young group along the defensive line. 100 snaps) Top 6 RB Derrick Henry: 85.9 TE Chig Okonkwo: 75.4 QB Ryan Tannehill: 74.9 WR Treylon Burks: 74.1 C Ben Jones: 72.6 TE Austin Hooper: 68.8 Bottom 6 OL . Quinn is fresh off a second-team All Pro appearance in 2021, but his 69.9 PFF grade (34th among 108 qualifying edge defenders) indicates that there were more deserving players for that accolade. Hell be joined next season by one of the premier sack artists in the league over the past decade Chandler Jones. The 318-pound defensive tackle was one of the positions best run defenders across the 2019 and 2020 seasons but took a step back with the Jets last year (57.3 PFF run-defense grade). . It still stands out as a group with potential entering the 2022 season, though. It seems strange to say for a team with a reigning two-time MVP at quarterback, but the Packers could lean on their defense in 2022. Jarrett fell off slightly from that level in 2021, but he still profiles as Atlanta's only defensive lineman who offenses have to worry about. Prior to 2021, Jarrett rattled off four straight years with 80.0-plus PFF grades with the Falcons and established himself as one of the best all-around interior defensive linemen in the NFL. is on the roster, as hes the most reliably elite performer in the NFL. Gary developing into the player who the Packers drafted him to be in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft while playing alongside returners like Kenny Clark and Preston Smith and newcomers Devonte Wyatt and Jarran Reed makes this a formidable unit entering next season. Miami does have an interesting group to send at quarterbacks off the edge (Emmanuel Ogbah, Melvin Ingram III, Jaelan Phillips and Andrew Van Ginkel), but its strength lies in the interior duo of Christian Wilkins and Zach Sieler, both of whom performed at a high level in 2021, earning PFF grades above 80.0 last season. Ojulari does have one of those years under his belt already earning just a 56.9 PFF pass-rush grade despite some success in the pressure column (42). San Francisco 49ers (vs. Seahawks) 3. Buffalo Bills (vs. Titans) The best of the best, either with. in the draft, but he doesnt profile as the interior run stuffer that this roster needs. The last two Super Bowls have shown the impact that a dominant defensive front can have on the NFLs biggest stage. Defense Edge Defender: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns (92.6) An already special talent who just had his best season to date, Garrett earned a career-high 93.5 pass-rush grade in 2022. The San Francisco 49ers' defense pressured Geno Smith, snuffed the Seahawks' run game and allowed their defensive line to eat all Sunday. Stats. Dallas ranks second in sacks (20) and is led by superstar edge defender Micah Parsons. His 25.6% pass-rush win rate was second in the league, behind only Bryce Huff, who played almost 300 fewer pass-rush snaps than Garrett. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage . Obviously, the string of five-straight wins followed by five-straight losses really guided the ship, but, when Week 18 was over, the Dolphins were in the postseason for the first time in six years. Hicks might not quite be the same pocket-pushing presence he was in his first three seasons with the Bears, but he has profiled as an above-average run defender and pass-rusher for the position when healthy over the past three years. last season compared to the 29th percentile across his first two NFL seasons. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. However, Jones hasnt gotten much help from his teammates on the edge in recent years. In an expanded role across two seasons with the Eagles, though, he has emerged as one of the better interior pass-rushers in the league. However, Walker was drafted No. His length and explosiveness complicate matters for opposing offensive lines, with his 45 combined sacks and quarterback hits over the past two seasons ranking fourth among all interior defensive linemen. Thibodeaux has ideal pass-rush traits off the edge that led to a 91.5 pass-rushing grade at Oregon in 2021, but it can sometimes take players in the trenches a season or two to find their footing once jumping to the NFL. Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) celebrates in the fourth quarter during the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium. Minnesota will be counting on him to continue to provide interior pressure while also solidifying their run defense alongside free agent acquisition Harrison Phillips as they transition to a new scheme under Ed Donatell. Those two groups played a massive part in their teams success. And Jonathan Allen might actually be the best player on the defensive line entering 2022. Three teams have top 10 offensive and defensive lines, as selected by PFF the Eagles (1 offense, 9 defense), Tampa Bay (4 offense, 5 defense) and Green Bay (5 offense, 3 defense). has been a force for the Chiefs since he was drafted in 2016. The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season with a 3-14 record and a 10-game losing streak. The 49ers have allowed the fewest points per game (12.2) and are No. picks and power rankings. Barmore, in particular, has an opportunity for a big 2022 season. Wagner has a 77.9-plus PFF grade in every facet of play. The . The Panthers have an extremely young group along the defensive line. 1 in expected points added (EPA) allowed per play. Hes joined by veterans Jerry Hughes (34 in August) and Mario Addison (35 in September) alongside Jonathan Greenard. The Akiem Hicks addition gives the Buccaneers another wrecking ball on the interior to pair with Vita Vea. Tuitts potential return is one of the more underrated storylines for the Steelers entering the 2022 season. He converted those wins into 16 sacks, tied for second in the league. Okoronkwos 314 defensive snaps in 2021 marked a career-high, as did his 75.3 PFF pass-rushing grade. That group includes a five-technique like, who spends time both inside and outside of the tackles, and players who are more of true nose tackles in the mold of, Jones isnt the same reliable run defender that, is, but hes the most disruptive interior pass-rusher in the NFL outside of. Tampa Bay will be relying on Hicks staying healthy and second-year edge rusher, stepping forward in an increased role, but it still have Vea and. The Broncos' defense is the only reason the team has had any success this season. WR Robbie Anderson: 52.0 20. 1 spot: San Francisco is allowing the lowest EPA per play mark (-.229) in the NFL through five weeks. D.J. His 91.8 PFF run defense grade is the best in the league, and he registered 27 defensive stops as well as two forced fumbles this season. What separates Clark from most nose tackles is his pass-rushing impact when hes lined up over center. 1 in expected points added (EPA) allowed per play. Veas combination of size, strength and athleticism gives him a unique skill set at the position. Heyward is set to enter his 12th NFL season at 33 years old, but he has only gotten better with age. Once the Bills' secondary gets healthier, this might be the best defense from top to bottom in the NFL. In. Any list of the best young interior defensive linemen in the NFL is going to have Simmons name near the top. That's rather promising for the Steelers moving forward on offense, PFF's William Moy . J.J. Watt is still in the fold as an impact player up front, as his 18.3% pass-rush win rate when healthy last season ranked fifth among all interior defensive linemen with at least 100 pass-rushing snaps, but staying healthy has been the issue for Watt as he enters his 12th NFL season. San Francisco 49ers (2) Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports. , who has produced at a high level when healthy (88.8 PFF grade in 2021). His 74.0 PFF pass-rushing grade in 2021 was the highest of his three-year career, as were his 43 quarterback pressures. Detroit has potential up front with a myriad of young, recent draft picks such as Levi Onwuzurike, Alim McNeill, Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal and Julian Okwara. The groin injury to, Either way, this is an elite defense that can win games by itself due to its pass rush and overall depth. Alex Highsmith is an X-factor for the unit entering his third season out of Charlotte. He ranks in the 66th percentile of all qualifiers at the position in PFF pass-rushing grade since 2020 compared to the 14th percentile across the first three years of his career. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. The former second-round pick out of Notre Dame missed the entire 2021 season as he dealt with a knee injury and the tragic loss of his brother in a hit-and-run accident. But they did land the No. comes over with new head coach Matt Eberflus from Indianapolis after earning PFF grades between 60.0 and 67.0 in each of the last four seasons for the Colts. Hes going to thrive there. Vea has missed some time over that stretch, but hes been a big part of one of the best run defenses in the NFL when on the field. He is a key player in 2022. During the 2020 season, those two ranked seventh and eighth respectively in PFFs wins above replacement (. Custom Options . The Colts have the players up front to get pressure with four rushers, especially after Yannick Ngakoues reunion with Bradley in Indianapolis. The Khalil MackJoey Bosa pairing on the edge is the best in the NFL if both players can remain healthy. as they transition to a new scheme under Ed Donatell. The 49ers have one of the deeper edge rotations in the league with. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, can hit the ground running. DEF: PFF Grade for Defense. while his 83.0 run-defense grade was in the top 15 for Power . Falcons) 5. Hes joined by veterans, Houston will also be looking for more out of 2020 second-round pick. Williams looked like a breakout candidate entering the 2021 season. He also had a career-best 12 tackles for loss and tied his high for tackles with 55 to receive a 77.7 grade in run defense. Meanwhile, Lawrence ranks tied for second in PFF grade at the position since 2017. The defensive tackle position remains the weak point of the unit after combining for a 33.1 PFF run-defense grade in 2021 (30th out of 32 teams). Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. . PFF is a little bit lower on both Landry and Dupree than Tennessee is given the size of their recently signed contracts, but both are still productive players who can capitalize on the interior push from Simmons and Autry. Leonard was a beast in stopping the run, as his 91.1 PFF run defense grade was second among all defenders in 2021-- not just linebackers. Instead, Williams took a step back with a performance more reminiscent of his rookie season, struggling to progress in Robert Salehs first year as head coach. In all, 129 interior defensive linemen played at least 250 defensive snaps in 2021 plenty of competition for the top 25 spots on this list. QB Baker Mayfield: 52.2 18. Philadelphia added, is beginning to establish himself as one of the best, young interior defensive linemen in the NFL, as his 62 quarterback pressures in 2021 ranked fifth at the position. The Cowboys also rank seventh in expected points added allowed on passing plays, at -0.155. Blacklock improved his PFF grade from 30.2 as a rookie to 50.4 in 2021, but the run game is his biggest area for growth after earning PFF run-defense grades below 40.0 in each of his first two seasons. Since he was drafted in 2018, only the. Readers impact was felt in the run game, where he ranked in the 92nd percentile among qualifying interior defensive linemen in PFF run-defense grade last season. (@PFF_Eric) June 19, 2022. His 91.9 PFF pass-rushing grade last season trailed only, at the position, and no defender recorded more quarterback pressures than Crosby did over the course of the regular season. Thats no easy task. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. Jets) 2. . However, Pittsburgh still has a top-three interior defensive lineman and top-three edge defender on the roster, as. The backbone of Philadelphias defensive line for years a 31-year-old, is aging. It pulls together any defensive lineman who spends the majority of their snaps lined up between the tackles. which is so critical when stopping the run. Its difficult to imagine that his ability to defend the run wasnt a driving factor in the Chargers desire to trade for him this offseason. might actually be the best player on the defensive line entering 2022. on the interior. Tuitt and Heyward are a very difficult duo to contend with on the inside. Allen didnt get off to the fastest start to his NFL career, but he has quietly developed into an impactful interior pass-rusher over the past two seasons. As he displayed at the combine, Davis is a truly unique athlete for his size who can single-handedly change a run defense with his power and the way he can hold the point of attack on the interior. Chris Jones has been a force for the Chiefs since he was drafted in 2016. Lawrence is a massive, 340-plus-pound presence on the interior who isnt just a run stuffer. 8. . He was still excellent particularly as a pass-protector but Lindstrom was a dominant force in the run game for the Falcons. Discover NFL team overall stats and rankings throughout the season. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Oweh had a solid rookie season against both the run and pass, ending the year with a 67.9 PFF grade. Interior defensive line is one of the wider-ranging positional designations in football. Bilal Nichols is the defensive tackle on the Raiders roster with the highest 2021 PFF grade at just 61.3 overall. , the No. 1 overall for his rare, physical traits and not his track record of college production. PFF graded overall performances for each Big Ten team, and here is how they stacked up:. The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season with a 3-14 record and a 10-game losing streak. Calling Donald elite is doing him a disservice. These athletes are called upon to be run-stuffing defensive linemen on some downs, and hybrid cornerbacks on others. Health has been one of the bigger concerns for the 32-year-old Hicks, who played over 400 defensive snaps just once in the past three seasons. Overall grades: Offense (min. Gross-Matos has played fewer than 400 defensive snaps in each of his first two seasons with 20 or fewer quarterback pressures both years. Narrowing that focus to just the last five years, Jordan ranks first among edge defenders in snaps played (4,826) and fourth in PFF grade (92.0). The Dolphins blitz-heavy approach made possible by talent in the secondary such as Xavien Howard, Byron Jones and Jevon Holland allows them to generate pressure via scheme rather than individual pass-rushing talent. Los Angeles Rams (vs. Leonard burst onto the scene with 163 combined tackles, seven sacks, four forced fumbles and two interceptions in his rookie season back in 2018. And this is what PFF wrote about Ramsey as the first-team flex defender. Kansas Citys edge defenders collectively rank 28th in PFF grade since 2020. And be sure to check out Kevin Patra's Defensive All . It's Week 14, and while some team defenses are living up to the hype, others have fallen short or exceeded expectations. Myles Garrett has firmly established himself as one of the NFLs most dangerous pass-rushers, earning PFF pass-rushing grades above 90.0 in each of the last three seasons. The last time Donald recorded a PFF run-defense or pass-rush grade lower than 85.0 was during his rookie season in 2014. They boast an elite real-life defense that features the likes of Randy Gregory, Bradley Chubb, and Pat Surtain II. Kansas Citys edge defenders collectively rank 28th in PFF grade since 2020. The Eagles, already basking with Pro Football Focus having selected their offensive line as No. Its reasonable to bank on some regression in 2021, starting with better health at defensive end, where Chase Young and Montez Sweat combined to miss 15 games in 2021. He enters the 2022 season as the Ravens top option off the edge and will be relied upon to generate pressure on a defense lacking high-end pass-rushing options. Maxx Crosby made his push for the NFLs elite edge rusher tier with a breakout third season out of Eastern Michigan in 2021. both rank among the top-three players at their respective position in quarterback pressures over the last three seasons while also playing the run at a high level. It still stands out as a group with potential entering the 2022 season, though. The only other interior defensive lineman with a pass-rush win rate over 16% in that six-year stretch is Donald (23.3%). Simmons is the centerpiece of a defensive front that the Titans have invested heavily in over the past few seasons. This is one of the best NFL defenses in 2022, not the group that fought through awful field conditions in Week 1. one of the established veterans on the interior is coming off by far the worst season of his NFL career (40.6 PFF grade in 2021). Premium Stats. He has the combination of athletic traits and college production that typically translates to NFL success. on the edge. During the 2020 season, those two ranked seventh and eighth respectively in PFFs wins above replacement (WAR) metric. Sielers inclusion on this list might surprise some, but hes been a key part of Miamis defensive line rotation over the past two seasons. Osa Odighizuwa who recorded 38 pressures as a rookie last season could step up in his second season out of UCLA. A 33-year-old Von Miller is the star acquisition, fresh off a postseason run where he led all defenders in PFF pass-rushing grade. the league's best cornerback in run support and the type of passing plays that teams use as an extension of the run game. Campbell may be nearing 36 years old, but there's no downswing in sight. Theyve got an incredible pass rush, and theyve done it without several key players on the defensive line. Matthew Judon is never going to crack the elite tier of edge rushers, but he can be relied on to play the run and provide a steady stream of pressure. The Broncos did some work to bolster their defensive front entering the 2022 season, but it remains to be seen how Randy Gregory, D.J. The defensive tackle position remains the weak point of the unit after combining for a 33.1 PFF run-defense grade in 2021 (30th out of 32 teams). When healthy, hes still one of the most difficult defensive linemen in the league to block. A 60.0 is considered average, meaning all four rookies were above average on the season in PFF's eyes. And Carolina needs those younger players to step up if the team wants to improve on its 5-12 record from last season. The Cowboys just put together back-to-back dominant performances, giving up 20 combined points to the Commanders and the Rams. Bonitto will likely be limited to a designated pass-rusher role early on, but he also stood out as one of the more efficient pass-rushers on a per-snap basis at the college level. While he might not quite be repeating his grading success from his rookie season each year, Ford has still earned PFF grades above 73.0 in each of the past three campaigns. Barmore, in particular, has an opportunity for a big 2022 season. Way Too Early 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Six First-Round . have had a more efficient run defense by expected points added per play than the Buccaneers. The other big addition to a defensive front that ranked 30th in PFF grade in 2021 was Folorunso Fatukasi. , who the Bills will be looking to take a leap, but its a well-rounded unit overall. However, Buffalo also added DaQuan Jones and Tim Settle to its interior defensive line. The only reason Hargrave doesnt come in any higher on this list is that his run defense has taken a hit since he joined the Eagles, with his PFF run-defense grades falling below 50.0 in each of the past two seasons. Find NFL defense rushing stats by team. Settle had a limited role behind two entrenched starters in Washington, but hes earned PFF pass-rushing grades north of 72.0 in each of the last two seasons. Stats. The Browns are in a similar boat to Las Vegas. Hes been one of the more consistent run defenders in the NFL over the past few years, regardless of position. Bengals tumble down to 28th despite win streak: Amid the loss of La'el Collins to a knee injury, the Bengals' offensive line drops four spots from last week's ranking. The Eagles' pass defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 179.6 passing yards surrendered per contest. The Los Angeles Rams have the fewest carries by a team this season, with 221 rush attempts. The other big addition to a defensive front that ranked 30th in PFF grade in 2021 was. The run defense is easily the weakness on the Eagles defense. Theyve got an incredible pass rush, and theyve done it without several key players on the defensive line. Lawrence is a massive, 340-plus-pound presence on the interior who isnt just a run stuffer. It is the default for leagues hosted on ESPN. The fourth-year . 300 pounds is considered on the lighter side for defensive tackles in the NFL." PFF's Kaiser says Murphy is . Javon Kinlaw has 1.5 sacks in 18 games and is coming off of an injury. It still doesnt project as one of the best interior defensive lines in the league, but it should be significantly improved compared to last years group. 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; . Hargrave developed into a strong all-around nose tackle in four seasons with the Steelers, but he was still somewhat of a rotational player who operated behind, . . 8). losses put more pressure on third-year edge defender. His 48 quarterback pressures as a rookie were over 10 more than any other rookie interior defensive lineman in the last five seasons. 2022 Team DVOA Ratings: Defense | Football Outsiders 2022 Team DVOA Ratings: Defense Updated 01/05/2023 07:06 PM EST Filter DVOA by Week This table explained Members Only Login for FREE access Forgot password? Philadelphia added Jordan Davis and Haason Reddick this offseason while also bringing back Derek Barnett in free agency. Penn State is one of three schools with two of PFF's 15 highest-graded freshmen in 2022. . The only reason Allen isnt higher than eighth is that he hasnt had quite the same impact against the run. Indianapolis is going to rely on its front four to generate pressure in Gus Bradleys new scheme, as no defense blitzed less than Bradleys Chargers when he was defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020 (16%), and the same was true for the, The Colts have the players up front to get pressure with four rushers, especially after, ranks fourth among interior defensive linemen in combined sacks and quarterback hits (45) since joining the Colts in 2020, and 2021 first-round pick. On snaps where Parsons is lined up on the edge opposite Demarcus Lawrence, thats one of the best edge tandems in the league. Epenesa, who the Bills will be looking to take a leap, but its a well-rounded unit overall. There seems to be a perception that Mack isnt elite anymore, but he ranked first at the position in PFF grade in his last healthy season in 2020. Odds. , New York is putting together an intriguing collection of talent along its defensive front. Beyond the occasional pass-rush rep, Long earned a career-high 76.2 overall grade in 2022 with an 89.0 run defense grade that ranked fifth among off-ball linebackers. Stephon Tuitts retirement hurts this groups outlook entering 2022 and likely puts Chris Wormley back into a similar role to the one he filled in 2021 (69.3 PFF grade on over 750 defensive snaps). It wouldnt be surprising to see Barmore build on that rookie performance with a big 2022 season. . Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports. is the defensive tackle on the Raiders roster with the highest 2021 PFF grade at just 61.3 overall. The Green Bay Packers turned some heads when they selected defensive players with both of their first-round picks in the 2022 NFL draft.. Allens 18.5% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks fourth among all qualifying interior defensive linemen. From a defensive angle, Philadelphia ranks 17th in the NFL with 121.7 rushing yards given up per game. RUN: PFF Grade for Rushing. Hes earned his own tier after recording the highest overall PFF grade of any defensive player in each of the past five seasons. They've allowed just 12.2 points per game and a combined seven points in the second half of contests this year. However, Walker was drafted No. 6. position rankings . Smith is also coming off just 37 defensive snaps last season, dealing with a back injury of his own. Watt failed to reach that threshold again last year with the Cardinals. Highsmith saw his pass-rushing efficiency decrease in 2021 while doubling his snap count from 459 as a rookie to 910 last season. The Cowboys just put together back-to-back dominant performances, giving up 20 combined points to the Commanders and the Rams. Pro vs. college PFF grades for every R1 edge since 2017 with reference lines for where Hutchinson, Thibodeaux and Walker would fall pic.twitter.com/74pKXIDz8G, Ben Linsey (@PFF_Linsey) April 25, 2022. Both Boogie Basham (89.9) and Von Miller (89.2) rank top six among edge defenders in overall PFF grade this season, and Matt Milano (90.4) is the highest-graded off-ball linebacker. Martin earned an above-average pass-rushing grade in true pass-rush situations in an expanded role last season for Houston, and Johnson is an edge setter who wins with his length and leverage in the run game. He's developed into a strong three-down linebacker who can win at every level; meanwhile, the Giants' 35.2 cumulative grade at off-ball linebacker in 2022 ranked 31st. 3. With so many talented quarterbacks and wide receivers in the NFL, secondary play is essential to defensive success. His 89.4 overall grade is his highest of the year. Their pass rush has been incredible, as. 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