NFL Defenses Power Rankings

1. Baltimore - Ed Reed and Ray Lewis... need I say more?
2. NYJ - new DC Mike Pettine (former Ravens LB Coach) allowing only 9 ppg
3. NYG - has recorded only 3 sacks so far, but plenty of playmakers and championship experience
4. Philly - league-leading 9 takeaways and 10 sacks; lots of points given up but they have DeSean Jackson returning punts
5. Minnesota - Jared Allen & Co are hitting on all cylinders (ground-breaking journalism!)
6. Pittsburgh - DPoY Harrison & Co are missing Troy Polamalu's drive-stopping ability
7. Denver - under 6 ppg allowed thus far, albeit vs JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn
8. Chicago - Brian Urlacher out for the season, but they've rallied and will not break
9. Indy - the #1 DE combo and loads of talent in the secondary, but major weakness at LB
10. Tennessee - 71 points allowed in just 3 games has the divisional favorite winless thus far

11. Green Bay
12. Seattle
13. New England
14. San Diego
15. Miami
16. San Fran
17. Dallas
18. Carolina
19. Cincy
20. New Orleans
21. Buffalo
22. ATL
23. Oakland
24. Arizona
25. Tampa Bay
26. Washington
27. Jacksonville
28. Detroit
29. Houston
30. St Louis
31. Kansas City
32. Cleveland