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NFL Defense Power Rankings: Week 3 Look at All 32 Teams

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Niner Noise changes things up a bit and takes a look at all 32 NFL teams’ defenses and where they rank against each other two weeks into the 2016 season. Where do the San Francisco 49ers stand?

Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers right cornerback Jimmie Ward (25) reacts after blocking a pass by the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers won 28-0. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

It’s hard to gauge much about teams just two weeks into the 2016 NFL season. One typically needs at least four weeks’ worth of evaluation to see how all 32 teams are panning out.

But we can’t wait another two weeks, so let’s just jump on this now.

NFL power rankings can be fun, entertaining and a worthy point of discussion. The thing is, everyone does them. And they’re for the entire team. Heck, even Niner Noise puts together a weekly assessment for what’s being said about the San Francisco 49ers around the league.

Check out the Week 3 synopsis by the way.

Let’s narrow the power-ranking topic a bit and focus on just one side of the ball.

Yes, Niner Noise is going to give you defensive power rankings for all 32 teams entering Week 3.

Defense wins championships, right? So a 32-team defensive-ranking list should be of interest to all of you.

Well, maybe not. But here it is anyway. Where does your team stand?

Sep 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (16) catches a touchdown off a deflected pass against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Raiders

All this for a revamped defense coming into 2016. Defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. better get things turned around quickly.

Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) prepares to take a snap from center Matt Paradis (61) across from the Indianapolis Colts in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts

No team has surrendered more points (73) and, wouldn’t you know, they rank in the bottom five of nearly every major defensive category.

Indianapolis wishes Robert Mathis could turn back the clock and reemerge as a force. That’s actually a fairly common trend for the Colts defense. They’re old. Six of the 11 starters are 30 years of age or older. It’s time to start rolling in some young talent here, guys.

September 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders tight end Clive Walford (88) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) during the third quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons

Well, they’ll have to. Atlanta has zero defense. But we knew this entering 2016. We knew it a year ago. In order for the Falcons to win, head coach Dan Quinn’s group will have to emerge victorious in shootouts. It didn’t work so well in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But it did work against the Raiders last week.

Oh, the Raiders defense needs help too. If only Quinn could resurrect the defense he once coordinated in Seattle.

The Falcons have zero pass rush and is allowing over 122 rushing yards per game.

Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Alterraun Verner (21) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) during the first quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

tampa bay buccaneers

At a moment when Tampa Bay needed its own defense to step up, the Cardinals answered with 40 of their own offensive points scored. Not a good look at all. Oh, and generating some turnovers would be nice too. That hasn’t happened much at all.

Rookie defenders Vernon Hargreaves and Noah Spence are players to watch, so at least the Bucs have some young pieces around which to build. But that’s about it.

Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scores a touchdown as Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) defends in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Redskins

Playing the first two weeks against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, respectively, won’t help a stat sheet. But Washington doesn’t seem to have any answers to slow anything down on defense. The Redskins rank in the bottom five in points against (65) and rushing yards allowed (249). And they’re not far from the bottom in total yards given up or passing yards allowed either.

If there’s a bit of a bonus, linebacker Ryan Kerrigan looks like he’s going to have another solid year.

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley reacts during the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Jacksonville Jaguars

So far, it hasn’t happened for Gus Bradley’s unit. And one has to wonder if he’ll be on the hot seat if the defensive-minded head coach’s squad can’t pull things together quickly. This is a team which has generated just one turnover in two games and ranks third in total points allowed (65).

Get this — half of the Jaguars’ defensive stands have resulted in a touchdown. So 50 percent of the time, opponents score a touchdown all the time. Not a good look for an 0-2 team that was supposed to be one of the up-and-coming squads this season.

`Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) is wrapped up by the Cleveland Browns defense during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Browns

A slew of injuries and a defense lacking a solid crop of playmakers won’t rank high on this list, even if the Browns aren’t as bad, statistically, as some of the other defenses on this list.

Cleveland’s run defense has been respectable, if not stellar. A total of 217 rushing yards allowed — good for 17th — isn’t a bad number. And maybe the Browns want to focus on this remote strength to build around moving forward. But there isn’t a pass rush, and Cleveland hasn’t been able to stop opponents on third downs either.

Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass while being defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (46) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants defeated the Saints 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints

The Saints have allowed 51 points against, which stands at No. 22 in the league. Not great, but things could be much worse.

New Orleans’ primary problem area has been against the passing game. Opponents are averaging 336 passing yards per game against the Saints defense, and New Orleans’ lack of a pass rush is crippling the efforts of a beleaguered secondary. The Saints better hope quarterback Drew Brees and Co. can sustain drives long enough to keep opposing offenses off the field.

Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Andre Johnson (81) scores the game winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Tennessee won 16-15. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions

Still, Detroit is towards the bottom in total yardage allowed (813) and hasn’t fared particularly well against either the run or the pass. All opponents have to do is run the ball against a defense which is allowing a league-high 5.1 yards per carry.

Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan during the second half against the New York Jets at New Era Field. The Jets beat the Bills 37 to 31. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Bills

Weird.

The Bills land here simply because this team has a very odd identity. It’s hard to figure out exactly what head coach Rex Ryan is trying to do. Ever. Statistically, Buffalo isn’t particularly bad in any one category. But, aside from the run defense, this group hasn’t done much to suggest anything special happening here.

Sep 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) reacts in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. The Bengals defeated the Jets 23-22. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets

OK, tack on the fact New York had to face off against the offense of the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 and had a shootout win over the Bills in Week 2, and it makes some sense. But 54 points and 774 yards allowed isn’t a good look.

Cornerback Darrelle Revis seems to be auctioning off his “island,” and this defense will go as far as defensive tackles Muhammad Wilkerson and Leonard Williams will take it.

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Denard Robinson (16) makes a catch as San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Jatavis Brown (57) defends during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Chargers

As is the case with so many teams in the bottom tier of NFL defenses, the Chargers will hope quarterback Philip Rivers and Co. will be enough to lead the offense and keep the defense off the field. San Diego lacks playmakers on the defensive side of the ball, outside of Pro Bowl cornerback Jason Verrett. Up-and-coming linebacker Denzel Perryman is a player to watch, and fellow LB Melvin Ingram has recorded two sacks and one forced fumble.

That’s about it to excite Chargers fans.

Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) carries the ball against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. The Eagles won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears

Chicago has been exceptional against the pass this year. It’s 395 yards allowed through the air ranks sixth in the NFL thus far. The problem has been on the ground (229 yards allowed) and giving up points in general. The Bears rank a lowly 24th in the league where it counts — 52 points allowed.

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio may still get a lot out of what he has. But if Chicago can’t move the ball on offense, the next two weeks could be a rough stretch for this Bears group.

Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) looks to run by Kansas City Chiefs free safety Eric Berry (29) during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs

Holding the Houston Texans and their talented group of wide receivers to just 19 points in Week 2 earns some bonus points. And the fact Kansas City is a middle-of-the-pack team, in terms of points and yards given up, is also worth noting.

Linebacker Justin Houston’s knee injury is a huge blow to this defense. And with high-flying offenses — the Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers — coming up in the next two weeks, it wouldn’t be surprising to see some of those defensive stats the Chiefs have put up take a hit.

Sep 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) is congratulated after taking down Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots

Giving up 459 yards to the Miami Dolphins in Week 2 wasn’t a good look either. But New England has been able to clamp down where it matters most. The defense has allowed an average of 22.5 points per game, which is 14th in the league.

Linebacker Dont’a Hightower (knee) needs to return soon.

Sep 18, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) rushes the ball against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Karlos Dansby (56) during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals

There hasn’t been much of a pass rush either, as Cincinnati has netted just two sacks to start the season. Fortunately, the Bengals secondary is good enough to challenge the majority of receiving targets they’ll face in upcoming weeks. That’s one of the reasons this group doesn’t fall any lower on this list.

Facing off against the Jets and Steelers in Weeks 1 and 2, respectively, won’t help most teams’ defensive statistics anyway. Maybe the Bengals will climb a little higher after their Week 3 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Sep 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) catches the ball as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward (25) defends in the third quarter. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 46-27 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers

Yes, the Niners shut out the offensively challenged Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 and looked good doing so. And yes, this same unit frustrated quarterback Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers for the first half of its Week 2 bout.

While the 49ers have some strong pieces within the defense — linebacker NaVorro Bowman, defensive ends DeForest Buckner and Arik Armstead and a revamped secondary, it’s only a matter of time before the lack of any San Francisco offensive prowess puts this entire group at risk.

Just look at the second half against Carolina. The Niners defense was completely worn out, which gave way to a whopping 46 points against and 529 yards allowed.

Where is the pass rush again?

Sep 1, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium. Tennessee won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Dolphins

On paper, the Dolphins should be a pretty solid group this side of the ball. Holding the Seattle Seahawks to a mere 12 points and 214 total yards in Week 1 seemed impressive. But was that Miami showcasing its talent, or should we factor in the Seahawks’ offensive woes seen over two weeks?

Perhaps both. But giving up 459 total yards to a Tom Brady-less and Rob Gronkowski-less Patriots squad in Week 2 is pretty abysmal. Did we mention the Dolphins haven’t been able to stop the run? Yeah, they’re next to last in this category.

Aug 18, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers James Harrison (92) and Ryan Shazier (50) and defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) line up against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of their game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh is next to last in the NFL this season with 695 yards allowed through the air. We’ll take the two interceptions so far, but the Steelers haven’t gotten much by the way of the pass rush. That will hurt, even if the defense has allowed a net total of 101 yards on the ground — second best in the NFL. Thankfully, Pittsburgh has one of the strongest offenses in the league. That will keep the defense fresh and rested.

The combination of rush-versus-pass stats makes this defense a middle-of-the-pack group, not surprisingly. But we can’t overlook linebacker Ryan Shazier. He’s a player worth building a defense around.

Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Letroy Guion (98) and inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) celebrate as they beat the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at EverBank Field. Green Bay Packers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay Packers

Green Bay has allowed 554 passing yards and three touchdowns heading into Week 3, and this is pretty concerning when thinking about how Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford — who had how much prep time in that offense? — managed to work wonders with wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

The Packers can feel pretty good about their pass rush though. Seven sacks recorded currently ranks No. 3 in the league. Green Bay will need this production to continue, as its secondary is banged up heading into Week 3.

Sep 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive end DaQuan Jones (90) puts his arm around cornerback Perrish Cox (20) after the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Titans win 16-15. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Titans

Holding running back Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings to a mere 65 rushing yards in Week 1 is very impressive. Especially considering Tennessee’s three lost turnovers during that game.

And considering the Titans have allowed just 40 points through two games — 10th best in the NFL — it’s too hard to push them down any further on this list. Whether or not they stay here is another question though.

Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Byron Jones (31) and Cowboys safety J.J. Wilcox (27) bat down a hail-mary pass attempt intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) on the final play of the game in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys

One has to give credit for Dallas’ defense getting them here without necessarily boasting the firepower needed to emerge as one of the better units in the NFL. The Cowboys defense is another middle-of-the-road group, statistically, but averaging 21.5 points allowed per game isn’t bad. Especially considering this defense was expected to be much, much worse at the start of 2016.

Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

New York Giants

Consider this — the Giants held Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and upstart Dallas rookies Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott in check in Week 1. New York’s defense then put a clamp on quarterback Drew Brees and the Saints in Week 2, allowing just 13 points and 288 net yards to a still-powerful New Orleans offense.

Teams haven’t been able to move the ball on the ground versus New York, which has been a major bonus for the Giants over two weeks. Let’s see if it continues.

Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) on his bench during the second half of a preseason game against the Denver Broncos Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Rams 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Rams

It’s been a year-to-year story for the Rams for quite some time. And that’s going to be the case in 2016, most likely. True, the Rams gave up 28 points to the offensively challenged 49ers in Week 1. Los Angeles’ vaunted front-seven defense was a non-factor, and I’m sure many fans were calling for head coach Jeff Fisher’s head.

But the Rams bounced back against the Seahawks in Week 2. Granted, Seattle is going through plenty of offensive woes to start 2016. But the Rams took advantage of this in ways they should be doing.

Now only if the Rams offense could respond.

Sep 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) pursues the ball during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the 49ers 46-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Panthers

Even San Francisco managed 300-plus yards of total offense against one of the stoutest NFL defenses, on paper at least.

Granted, the majority of points given up by Carolina in Week 2 were influenced by Panthers turnovers. Those essentially kept the Niners in the game until the fourth quarter. It’s hard to fathom quarterback Cam Newton and Co. replicating those kinds of mistakes on a week-to-week basis, thus putting the defense at risk. The Panthers won’t have to face running back Adrian Peterson in Week 3, as the Minnesota Vikings pay a visit. So maybe this rank increases soon.

Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu prior to the game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Cardinals

Holding the Buccaneers to a mere seven points in Week 2 is impressive. But it’s still tough to swallow how the Arizona Cardinals’ vaunted defense couldn’t contain the Patriots enough in Week 1. Never count out Pats head coach Bill Belichick, I guess.

Those numbers are essentially why Arizona isn’t listed higher right now. The Cardinals lead the NFL in turnovers with seven, and there aren’t exactly any glaring weaknesses on defense either. Expect this unit to climb in coming weeks, especially with matchups against the Rams and 49ers in the not-so-distant future.

Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota has a nice balance of youth and veterans within its defense. It’s a group already responsible for seven sacks and two interceptions in 2016, and being ranked No. 5 in the NFL in both points against and yards allowed is a great accolade moving forward. The Vikings will need all the help they can get on the road in Week 3 versus Carolina.

Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Broncos

No one needs a reminder of Von Miller’s abilities. And Denver’s secondary is filled with playmakers like Aqib Talib and Chris Harris. But losing veteran pass-rusher DeMarcus Ware (elbow) hurts quite a bit.

The Broncos’ 240 yards allowed on the ground also skews the stat line just a bit. This number puts Denver 24th in the league, although the defense seemed to figure things out against the Colts in Week 2.

Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talks with his team during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Ravens

Well, it’s hard to say. This unit made easy work of the hapless Browns in Week 2. So if this was a college-football ranking, the Ravens wouldn’t get much insofar as the strength of schedule. But Baltimore’s defensive beatdown of the Bills in Week 1 that should draw our attention.

Buffalo mustered a mere 160 yards of offense and just seven points. And when the Ravens have a defense with the fourth-fewest points allowed (27), second-fewest yards allowed (547) and have given up the least passing yards in the NFL (337) over two games, that makes a top-five cut. The only question is whether or not Baltimore will stay here.

Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) attempts to make a touchdown catch as Philadelphia Eagles free safety Jalen Mills (31) defends during the second half at Soldier Field. The Eagles won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Eagles

All the buzz surrounding this team has focused on rookie quarterback Carson Wentz. And it should. He’s been fantastic over two weeks. But the Eagles defense deserves a ton of credit too. Only 13 percent of opponents’ offensive drives have resulted in a touchdown, which ranks tops in the NFL. Those efforts have resulted in the league’s second-best defense, in terms of points allowed.

Here’s the disclaimer though — Philadelphia has only faced the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears. So it wouldn’t be surprising at all to see the Eagles fall quickly, especially when they have to take on the Steelers high-flying offense in Week 3.

Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) looks up at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are definitely in the former. J.J. Watt, Whitney Mercilus and John Simon are all players who make this defensive cast stand out from the overwhelming majority of the NFL’s best. Houston had no problem at all staving off the Bears and Chiefs in Weeks 1 and 2, respectively. And it’s no surprise this unit is favored against the QB-hurting Patriots in Week 3 either.

Looking at the upcoming Texans schedule, only the Vikings (Week 5) and Colts (Week 6) seem to poise much of an offensive threat before Houston’s Week 9 bye week.

So that means the Texans could be sitting in the top five for quite some time.

Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54, bottom) and defensive end Cliff Avril (56) pressure Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks

Unlike the flipside of the ball, the Seahawks defense looks as strong as ever. The vaunted “Legion of Boom” isn’t going away anytime soon, and pass-rushers like Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril are just as potent as they were during Seattle’s back-to-back Super Bowl runs. The Seahawks are tops in the league in points allowed (19) and yards against (497), even if those stats came against offensively challenged teams like the Dolphins and Rams.

Don’t expect that stat line to change in Week 3. Seattle hosts the 49ers in Week 3, where San Francisco hasn’t won since 2011.

All statistics, records and accolades courtesy of ESPN.com, Pro-Football-Reference.com and Sports-Reference.com unless otherwise indicated.