What happened: Devon Witherspoon paces all NFL defensive backs in the 2026 regular season with 23 defensive stops, per PFF, three ahead of Kyle Hamilton. Jalen Ramsey and Justin Walley share third place with 18 stops apiece, one clear of fifth-place Cooper DeJean (17).

Why it matters: Witherspoon's production around the line of scrimmage underscores the value of the $33 million APY extension he signed in August to move to the top of the cornerback market. Walley has matched first-round veterans Witherspoon, Hamilton, and Ramsey near the top of the leaderboard despite exiting Sunday's 16-10 loss with a knee injury.

What to watch: Walley is listed as questionable following Sunday's knee injury, leaving his Week 8 availability in doubt as the leaders look to build on their totals.