Nationwide Vote/Rankings For Best NFL Defenses Ever

[HacheMan]

The overall standings are directly below, while my personal rankings are below that.

You can rank your teams here (Post them in this thread for all to see): http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/10399530/best-nfl-defenses-ever





In the wake of the Seattle Seahawks' thunderous win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, many are asking: Just how good was the Legion of Boom & Co., compared to history's best defenses? Answer yourself by clicking on the images below!

Best NFL Defenses Ever

SportsNation Rankings

1.1985 Bears (180,889)

2.2000 Ravens (159,284)

3.2013 Seahawks (151,807)

4.1976 Steelers (142,307)

5.2002 Buccaneers (107,360)

6.1972 Dolphins (97,550)

7.1990 Giants (91,249)

8.1971 Vikings (87,361)

9.1962 Packers (86,225)

10.1975 Rams (81,094)

11.1969 Chiefs (73,195)

12.1977 Falcons (64,573)



Your Rankings

1.1985 Bears

2.2002 Buccaneers

3.2000 Ravens

4.1976 Steelers

5.1972 Dolphins

6.1990 Giants

7.1971 Vikings

8.2013 Seahawks

9.1975 Rams

10.1969 Chiefs

11.1962 Packers

12.1977 Falcons


*How are the points calculated?
On a poll with 10 options, a No.1 ranking equals 10 points, a No.2 ranking equals 9 points, etc. The item with the most points will be ranked first.

 

[Mr_Mark]

2013 Seahawks #3 at best ever??
They were great this year and its much harder to have a strong defense now than it was years ago... but I am not sure about putting them up that high

 

[HacheMan]

2013 Seahawks #3 at best ever??
They were great this year and its much harder to have a strong defense now than it was years ago... but I am not sure about putting them up that high

Agree 100%.

I ranked them 8th out of the 12 teams.

 

[CarolinaKid]

They really try in every way shape or form to kept the nfl in talks every day of the year

 

[CarolinaKid]

this is the same as can this team in the 2005 beat the team in the 1976....a lot of bs and only talk to kept the nfl forcus in your mind each day of the year

 

[JohnnyMac]

I like how the 76 Steeler defense is on there, but the 75 or 77 or 78 teams are totally ignored like they weren't any good.

 

[Akillies]

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Game Site	Attendance
1	September 15, 1968	San Francisco 49ers	W 27–10	1–0	Memorial Stadium	<center>56,864</center>
2	September 22, 1968	at Atlanta Falcons	W 28–20	2–0	Atlanta Stadium	<center>50,428</center>
3	September 29, 1968	at Pittsburgh Steelers	W 41–7	3–0	Pitt Stadium	<center>44,480</center>
4	October 6, 1968	Chicago Bears	W 28–7	4–0	Memorial Stadium	<center>60,238</center>
5	October 13, 1968	at San Francisco 49ers	W 42–14	5–0	Kezar Stadium	<center>32,822</center>
6	October 20, 1968	Cleveland Browns	L 20–30	5–1	Memorial Stadium	<center>60,238</center>
7	October 27, 1968	Los Angeles Rams	W 27–10	6–1	Memorial Stadium	<center>60,238</center>
8	November 3, 1968	at New York Giants	W 26–0	7–1	Yankee Stadium	<center>62,973</center>
9	November 10, 1968	at Detroit Lions	W 27–10	8–1	Tiger Stadium	<center>55,170</center>
10	November 17, 1968	St. Louis Cardinals	W 27–0	9–1	Memorial Stadium	<center>60,238</center>
11	November 24, 1968	Minnesota Vikings	W 21–9	10–1	Memorial Stadium	<center>60,238</center>
12	December 1, 1968	Atlanta Falcons	W 44–0	11–1	Memorial Stadium	<center>60,238</center>
13	December 7, 1968	at Green Bay Packers	W 16–3	12–1	Lambeau Field	<center>50,861</center>
14	December 15, 1968	at Los Angeles Rams	W 28–24	13–1	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum	<center>69,397</center>

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[h=3]greatest team ever with greatest defense ever, 1968 baltimore colts[/h]

 

[silver7]

Anyone that picks another bunch than the mid 70's Steelers is goofy. 4 HOF on D, Blount, Ham, Lambert, Green, NUFF said. 85 Bears 2 Singltary & Hampton?!

 

[goin4broke]

homer input but the 2008 steelers defense was not too shabby either

 

[silver7]

The Steelers had it @ all 3 levels, add Greenwood & Shell, awesome!! No wonder Bradshaw has 4 rings.

 

[HacheMan]

Anyone that picks another bunch than the mid 70's Steelers is goofy. 4 HOF on D, Blount, Ham, Lambert, Green, NUFF said. 85 Bears 2 Singltary & Hampton?!

I think this poll is for best defense in one single season.

But I would rank Tampa Bay's defense who was dominant for 10 years just as good as the Steelers' dynasty in the 70's.

That Bucs defense will also end up with at least 4 Hall of famers...

 

[NickPappagiorgio]

Defenses were allowed to do so much more back in the 70s and 80s, they wouldnt be nearly as good if they had to play with todays rules. Seattles defense this year was just as good as any other