We’re halfway through the season, and defenses are starting to show who’s real and who’s reeling. Some teams are making every yard a battle, while others can’t get off the field. Here’s how all 32 stack up so far,

Joe Flacco has led the Bengals to a combined 80 points in their past two games — both of them losses, thanks to Cincinnati's NFL-worst defense. After the Bengals couldn't hold a late lead for the second straight week and lost 47-42 on Sunday to the Chicago Bears,

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a defensive stand on the Las Vegas Raiders two-point conversion that secured a 30-29 overtime victory.

After the Steelers beat the Colts, Aaron Rodgers talked about the defense getting the 'elephant' off its back. Pittsburgh would snap a two-game losing streak, and it was a huge game, especially against a Colts team that was 7-1 heading into the game.

Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores to outduel Patrick Mahomes and the Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-21 on Sunday in a rematch of last season’s AFC championship game.

The Bears scored 47 points in Cincinnati on Sunday, but lighting up the scoreboard against the Bengals is nothing new this season. Joe Flacco threw four touchdowns, but Bengals lost 47-42 to the Bears’ late score. Bengals’ defense allowed at least 27 ...

As Paul 'Bear' Bryant claimed, "Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships." It's one of the oldest adages of gridiron football because it's true.

After their third day of surrendering more than 500 yards to the opposing offense, Cincinnati's defensive players weren't in the mood to discuss their performance.

The NFL has reached its halfway point in the regular season. So, who is in line to win the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award?

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