Jonas Sanker leads NFL with 19 solo tackles without a miss

Williams, Elliss tied at 18 behind him

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Most solo tackles without a miss this season Jonas Sanker 19 Evan Williams 18 Kaden Elliss 18 Jordyn Broo Via @PFF on X

What happened: Jonas Sanker recorded 19 solo tackles without a miss to top the early 2026 chart. Evan Williams and Kaden Elliss sit tied for second at 18, with Jordyn Brooks at 17.

Why it matters: Clean tackling has stabilized early defensive roles, with Sanker following an 80-tackle 2025 and Williams building on 100 tackles and 3 interceptions. Elliss and Brooks add veteran volume after 107- and 183-tackle seasons in 2025.

By the numbers: Sanker 19, Williams 18, Elliss 18, Brooks 17, five players tied at 15. Williams: 100 tackles, 3 interceptions in 16 games in 2025; Sanker: 80 tackles, 2 interceptions in 17; Elliss: 107 tackles, 3.5 sacks in 17; Brooks: 183 tackles, 3.5 sacks in 17.

What to watch: Watch whether Sanker holds the lead as October volume tests missed-tackle rates.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-01T16:28:38.371483+00:00

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