Ranking the five best defenses the Buffalo Bills will face in 2021

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Jan 9, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) runs with the ball as Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) and Washington Football Team free safety Jeremy Reaves (39) chase in the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

2nd – Washington Football Team

Total Yards Allowed 2020 Rank: 2nd

Points Allowed 2020 Rank: 4th

One of the pleasant surprises last year was the Washington Football Team and while they benefited from a weak NFC East, there is no questioning this defense. They finished in the Top 5 in both total yards allowed and points allowed last year and should be just as good this year.

It starts on the defensive line for Washington with Chase Young, who had 7.5 sacks and 12 QB hits as a rookie. However, he isn’t the only player teams have to worry about as every starter is a former first round pick with Jonathan Allen, Montez Sweat, and Da’Ron Payne.

If there was a weakness to attack last year it was the linebackers and outside corners but the Washington Football Team has tried to improve there as well. Jamin Davis, a first round pick this year, is expected to be a starting linebacker as a rookie and they signed Williams Jackson III and Kendall Fuller as free agents.

Sean McDermott should know this defensive scheme well after working so many years under Ron Rivera and this insight may be enough for the Buffalo Bills offense to stay on track against this tough defense.

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