Ranking The NFC Defenses: 1-8

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Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews Tim Heitman USA TODAY Sports

3. Green Bay Packers

Injuries hampered the Green Bay defense last season, but thanks to the draft and free agency the unit could be in store for a major rise in 2014. Mike Daniels is an underrated defensive end, but the team needs more out of last year’s first rounder Datone Jones. Julius Peppers is now rushing the passer opposite Clay Matthews. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix solidifies an exceptional secondary featuring Morgan Burnett, Tramon Williams and Sam Shields.

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