Garrett is a heavy favorite to win the award for a second time, while Parsons is staring down his third second-place finish.

Robert Saleh has been one of the most impressive defensive coordinators in the NFL this season. He is getting by without his two stars, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.

Houston Texans star Will Anderson Jr. has lived up to the hype since being drafted No. 3 overall, anchoring the NFL’s top defense while giving back to the Houston community.

Dominant defenses still can carry teams in the NFL. The Houston Texans proved it again Thursday night with another smothering performance against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in a 23-19 victory.

Seattle is No. 1 again thanks to a ridiculous defensive performance and a shocking upset loss for Los Angeles at Carolina.

Cleveland Browns defensive standout Myles Garrett and rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger were named NFL Defensive Player and Defensive Rookie of the Month for November.

Former NFL defensive lineman Spice Adams spoke to Fox News Digital about good fantasy football punishments and a new alternative as the season winds down.

NFL scouts want to watch good-on-good when it comes to evaluating prospects. The tape against the best competition carries a heavier emphasis throughout the progress, as it should. As such, conference championship games leading into the College Football Playoff are an excellent indicator of who a player is when the pressure is turned up and the opponent is of a higher quality.

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock. BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Texans 6-6, Chiefs 5-6-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 11-5. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Texans 23-14 on Jan. 18,