Our look back at 2017 data continues. Today we are going to focus on defeats, and what they can tell us about some of the best defenders in the league. We have lots of statistics to measure quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, even kickers, but our numbers for individual defensive players are a lot more limited. Defeats are one way to account for defenders who make frequent appearances on highlight reels.
As a reminder, a defender is credited with a defeat any time he makes one of the following plays:
- A tackle that results in a loss of yardage, including sacks.