NFL 2022: Top defenses in Week 1

The opening week of the 2022 NFL season has already showcased several high-profile clashes. Week 1 started with a showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at the SoFi Stadium. The hosts began their season with a defeat against the Bills, who registered a crucial victory.

Defenses were one of the key performances in week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. The likes of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins put up impressive defensive displays in their respective matches, both of who scored a defensive touchdown each. Here are the best-performing defenses in week 1.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their 2022 NFL season with a 23-20 win over Cincinnati Bengals at the Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers allowed 20 points. They gathered 7 sacks, 4 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery, 1 defensive touchdown and 1 block kick against the Bengals.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins started their 2022 NFL season with a huge 20-7 win over the New England Patriots at the Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins allowed 7 points. They gathered 2 sacks, 1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 defensive touchdown.

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills faced the Los Angeles Rams in the opening game of the 2022 NFL season, which they won 31-10. The Bills allowed 10 points. They gathered 7 sacks and 3 interceptions in the win against the Rams.

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Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers began their 2022 NFL season with a 24-19 win over Las Vegas Raiders in their first game of the season at the SoFi Stadium. The Chargers allowed 19 points against the Raiders and registered 6 sacks and 3 interceptions.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers boasted one of the best defenses in the league last season and showcased their defensive abilities again in week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. They faced the Dallas Cowboys in the the first week of the new season and registered a big 19-3 victory. The Bucs allowed 3 points. They gathered 4 sacks and 1 interception in the game.