Ranking The AFC Defenses: 1-8

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Sheldon Richardson
New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson Steve Mitchell USA TODAY Sports

3. New York Jets

The Jets have a chance to be the NFL’s top defense, but not while Dee Milliner and Dimitri Patterson are sidelined with injuries. The strength of the unit lies with its defensive line, which has the ability to be the best foursome in the league. Sheldon Richardson is making his case to be the best defensive tackle in football.

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