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Nate Tice and Anthony Prohaska reveal their top 10 defenses entering the 2026 NFL season. The duo start by talking through their teams in the #10-8 spots, including the Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers, plus a quick tangent on expectations for the Buffalo Bills defense under Jim Leonhard.
Next up are Anthony’s #7-4 teams: the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos. Nate & Anthony agree on the top three, as they break down what makes the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams defenses so formidable.
(5:45) - #10-8 teams: Chargers, Saints, 49ers, Vikings, Steelers
(49:20) - #7-4 teams: Ravens, Jags, Eagles, Broncos
(1:32:20) - Top 3 defenses: Rams, Seahawks, Texans
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: Myles Garrett #95 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes the edge during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
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