Jacob Rodriguez leads NFL with 24 defensive stops

Greenlaw at 17, four players tied at 16

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

Most defensive stops* this season Jacob Rodriguez 24 Will Anderson Jr 18 Dre Greenlaw 17 Devo Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF defines a stop as a tackle that constitutes failure for the offense. Behind Rodriguez, Greenlaw has 17 while Witherspoon, Dean, Miller and Wilson sit at 16.

Why it matters: The early lead marks a fast start for second-round rookie among established defenders. Stop totals reward down-to-down consistency rather than splash plays alone.

By the numbers: Rodriguez 24; Greenlaw 17; Witherspoon 16; Dean 16; Miller 16; Wilson 16.

What to watch: Watch whether Rodriguez holds the lead into Week 6 and how the chasing group shifts.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-05T21:13:20.976988+00:00

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