Chicago will face the Green Bay Packers in a Week 16 rematch at Soldier Field. Key defensive goals for the Bears include forcing turnovers and disrupting Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Chicago must limit big plays after allowing several long gains in their previous matchup with Green Bay.

A former 3- star recruit, Hubbard ascended to one of the most important players on Alabama's defense in 2025. Over the last two seasons, he's put up 123 tackles (76 solo), four tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions, eight passes defensed, and four forced fumbles.

Houston’s top-ranked defense has been dominating teams for most of the season. On Sunday, the 9-5 Texans will get another chance to show off their vaunted group when they face the 2-12 Las Vegas Raiders and their league-worst offense.

In the majority of polls, the Detroit Lions dipped in the weekly rankings, following a disappointing 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

Jadon Canady builds his game around whatever the defense needs from him. Canady likely sticks at nickel cornerback in the NFL, but his versatility will be valuable at the next level.

Former Auburn defensive tackle Marcus Harris returned to the NFL on Wednesday by rejoining the practice squad of his original team, the Houston Texans.

New York Jets defensive lineman Khalen Saunders was furious with NFL officials on Sunday after he was tossed from the team's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Since Nov. 19, the Detroit Lions' defense has allowed the second-highest scoring average (32.3) and conceded the most yards (1,812) in the NFL