NFL power rankings: Which teams will have the best defense?

NFL power rankings: Which teams will have the best defense this season?

Dec 18, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates his second interception with Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 30, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) and defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Dallas Cowboys

Notable additions: CB Stephon Gilmore, DT Mazi Smith
Notable losses: N/A
2022 scoring defense: 5th
2022 yards defense: 12th

Speaking of good offseasons, the Cowboys were able to re-sign both safety Donovan Wilson and edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr.

In 2022, Wilson quietly played at a star level. He led all NFL safeties in both sacks (five) and pressures (12). In addition, he gave up a completion percentage of only 51.3 percent when targeted (third-best among safeties).

Fowler racked up six sacks and 21 pressures, while only playing 30 percent of the team’s defensive snaps. He gives them an excellent depth option behind Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence.

The Cowboys’ defense is one of the most dynamic in recent memory, leading the league in takeaways in back-to-back years. Collectively, they have the talent to match up with anybody, and they should continue to be a nightmare for opposing offenses in 2023.

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