Packers defense leads NFL with nine interceptions

Eleven takeaways also rank first league-wide

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

The Packers' defense has nine picks this season, two more than any other team https://t.co/LrrW9iyYMN Via @packers on X

What happened: Green Bay holds a two-interception cushion over the next-closest defense. The edge comes in the 2026 regular season.

Why it matters: The unit allows 307.7 yards per game and 4.64 per play, both inside the league top 10. Those stops pair with the turnover production to shorten fields for the vertical passing game.

By the numbers: Interceptions: 9 (1st); Takeaways: 11 (1st); Yards allowed: 307.7 per game (10th); Yards per play: 4.64.

What to watch: The cushion faces its next test as the regular-season schedule continues.

Sources

@Packers 2026-10-21T23:29:15.164648+00:00

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