Seahawks Top 2026 NFL Defense Rankings After Allowing 1.48 Points per Drive
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 5
Seahawks Top 2026 NFL Defense Rankings After Allowing 1.48 Points per Drive
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 5
Summary
Seattle opened the 2026 defensive power rankings at No. 1 after leading the NFL in defensive DVOA, points allowed per drive at 1.48 and yards allowed per carry at 3.7.
The Seahawks' case was cemented in Super Bowl 60, where they dismantled New England's second-ranked scoring offense and showcased the depth that eased concerns about offseason attrition.
Houston ranked second behind Seattle, pairing 1.54 points allowed per drive with a league-best 29.4% three-and-out rate and top defensive EPA per play of minus-0.18.
Los Angeles landed fourth despite adding Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, with the rankings arguing the Rams still must prove they can avoid the late-season pass-defense collapse that kept them outside the top three.