A few weeks ago, we went through the meticulous task of ranking all 32 NFL offenses heading into the 2023 season. This week, we are doing a similar process, but switching to the other side of the line of scrimmage, taking on all 32 NFL defenses for this season. Here’s where the Vikings and every other franchise stand heading into the summer months.
1. San Francisco 49ers
- Best Addition: DT Javon Hargrave
- Biggest Loss: S Jimmie Ward
- Underrated Player: EDGE Drake Jackson
The NFL’s best defense from a year ago didn’t lose too many key pieces, and they added a double-digit sack machine in Javon Hargrave to create a Big Three with Arik Armstead and Nick Bosa on the defensive line.