Anthony Prohaska's Top 10 NFL Defenses to Watch in 2026
Anthony Prohaska and his Football 301 co-host Nate Tice have revealed their top 10 defenses entering the 2026 NFL season, and the Los Angeles Rams are leading the pack as one of the three top defenses.
The duo discussed their top picks in a recent episode of their podcast, with the Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Houston Texans all making the cut.
The Rams' defense is particularly impressive, featuring a strong edge rusher in Myles Garrett. Los Angeles Chargers fans will be hoping their team can move up the rankings, but for now, they're sitting in 10th place.
The Chargers are joined by the New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers in the #10-8 spots. Prohaska and Tice also touched on expectations for the Buffalo Bills defense under Jim Leonhard, but didn't give much away.
Moving on to the #7-4 teams, the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, and Denver Broncos all made the list. The Ravens' defense is likely to be a key factor in their chances of success this season.
Meanwhile, the Ravens are joined by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the lower half of Prohaska's top 10. The Steelers will be hoping to improve their ranking as the season gets underway.
Prohaska and Tice agree on the top three defenses, but their reasoning differs. The Rams' defense is built around a strong pass rush, while the Seahawks' defense is more focused on creating turnovers.
The Texans' defense is the third team to make the top three, and it's built around a strong group of linebackers. Prohaska and Tice discussed what makes each of these defenses so formidable, and why they're likely to be among the best in the league this season.
What happens next will be crucial in determining the success of these defenses. The regular season is just around the corner, and teams will be looking to make a strong start to the campaign.
Source: Yahoo Sports