Through 13 games this season, the Jets’ defense has forced just two turnovers: A fumble recovery in Week Six against the Broncos, and a fumble recovery in Week 13 against the Falcons. The Jets’ defense still doesn’t have a single interception. Every other NFL team has at least five.

While the Atlanta Falcons have been anything but consistent this season, rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has been a consistent bright spot in an otherwise disappointing year. Atlanta overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the team couldn't have done it without Pearce.

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As Paul 'Bear' Bryant claimed, "Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships." It's one of the oldest adages of gridiron football because it's true.

A year ago, the Los Angeles Rams ' run defense was one of the worst in the NFL. They allowed the 26th-most yards per carry at 4.6 and had last been seen giving up 285 rushing yards to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Round.

The Houston Texans’ top-ranked defense has led them to a five-game winning streak to put them in the race for a playoff spot with four regular-season games to go.

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