Ranking the NFL’s Best Havoc Rate on Defense: Giants & Browns on Top

John Canady
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32) Cincinnati Bengals | Week 6: -3.5 @ Giants
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) hypes up the crowd after a defensive stop in the second quarter of the NFL Week 5 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Bengals led 17-14 at halftime.
1) New York Giants | Week 6: +3.5 vs. Bengals
Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) looks at his sideline for instructions at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com
2) Cleveland Browns | Week 6: @ Eagles -9.5
Cleveland Browns defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire, left, celebrates with defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the first half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
3) Minnesota Vikings | Week 6: Bye
Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; Minnesota Vikings Defensive Back Stephon Gilmore (2) celebrates his interception with Defensive Back Shaquill Griffin (1) in the 4th Quarter against New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images
4) San Francisco 49ers | Week 6: -3.5 @ Seahawks
Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
5) Chicago Bears | Week 6: -1.5 vs. Jaguars
Sep 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) intercepts a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
6) Detroit Lions | Week 6: -3 @ Cowboys
Sep 30, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes towards Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images
7) Philadelphia Eagles | Week 6: -9.5 vs. Browns
8) Houston Texans | Week 6: -7 @ Patriots
Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) attempts a pass as Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) applies defensive pressure during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
9) Miami Dolphins | Week 6: Bye
Oct 6, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) breaks up a pass to New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
10) New York Jets | Week 6: vs. Bills -2.5
Sep 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) sacks Tennessee Titans Will Levis (8) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
11) Los Angeles Chargers | Week 6: -2.5 @ Broncos
Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa (97) celebrates with linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu (45) after making a sack in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
12) Tennessee Titans | Week 6: -2.5 vs. Colts
13) Green Bay Packers | Week 6: -5.5 vs. Cardinals
Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams (33) and safety Xavier McKinney (29) react after stopping the Los Angeles Rams on fourth down during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
14) New Orleans Saints | Week 6: vs. Buccaneers -3.5
Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
15) Denver Broncos | Week 6: vs. Chargers -2.5
Oct 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) pulls in a interception intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
16) Las Vegas Raiders | Week 6: vs. Steelers -3
Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates aftrer stoping Baltimore Ravens on third down during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
17) Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 6: -3 @ Raiders
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) takes the field for a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
18) Baltimore Ravens | Week 6: -6.5 @ Commanders
Oct 6, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) runs with the ball against Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
19) Buffalo Bills | Week 6: -2.5 @ Jets
Sep 23, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen (44) and defensive end AJ Epenesa (57) congratulate defensive end Javon Solomon (56) for causing a fumble during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Week 6: -3.5 @ Saints
21) Washington Commanders | Week 6: @ Ravens -6.5
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
22) Jacksonville Jaguars | Week 6: @ Bears -1.5
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) rushes for yards after picking up a fumble turnover forced by defensive end Travon Walker (44) during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars edged the Colts on a field goal 37-34. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
23) Seattle Seahawks | Week 6:
Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen (27) reaches in front of Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) for an interception in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
24) Kansas City Chiefs | Week 6: Bye
Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) causing a fumble during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
25) Dallas Cowboys | Week 6: vs. Detroit Lions -3
Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) gestures on the field during warmups prior to the Cowboys' game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
26) Arizona Cardinals | Week 6: @ Packers -5.5
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) against the Washington Commanders at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
27) New England Patriots | Week 6: vs. Texas -7
August 8, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) warms up before a game against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
28) Indianapolis Colts | Week 6: @ Titans -2.5
Sep 15, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) and linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) celebrate following a Green Bay Packers fumble during the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
29) Atlanta Falcons | Week 6: -6.5 @ Panthers
Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) reacts after a stop on third down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
30) Los Angeles Rams | Week 6: Bye
Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) and defensive tackle Kobie Turner (91) celebrate after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
31) Carolina Panthers | Week 6: vs. Falcons -6.5
Sep 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) throws the ball away under pressure from Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
32) Cincinnati Bengals | Week 6: -3.5 @ Giants
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) hypes up the crowd after a defensive stop in the second quarter of the NFL Week 5 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Bengals led 17-14 at halftime.
1) New York Giants | Week 6: +3.5 vs. Bengals
Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) looks at his sideline for instructions at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com

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