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2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 15: Texans in Class of Their Own; Eagles Step Up

Here's our ranking of all 32 NFL defenses entering Week 15, led by the Texans, who may have one of the league's best of the past decade.

22 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Productive vs. Cleveland Winston logged five tackles (four solo), including two tackles for a loss, and two pass defenses during the Titans' 31-29 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Winston was one of six Titans defenders to play all 69 defensive snaps Sunday, and he was credited with his first two pass defenses of the year. The rookie third-rounder has stepped into a larger role on defense since the Titans' Week 10 bye, and over his last four games he has accumulated 29 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Titans Opening Drive & Defensive Sacks from Week 13 | Official Review Titans head coach Mike McCoy recaps the Titans Week 13 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and highlights the team's opening drive, defens...

DECEMBER 3 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Logs first sack of NFL career Winston posted eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Titans' 25-3 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Seven of Winston's eight total tackles came in the first half, which was highlighted by his 10-yard sack of Trevor Lawrence during the Jaguars' first offensive drive. It was the first sack of Winston's NFL career, and the rookie third-rounder has played every single defensive snap in the three games since the Week 10 bye, accumulating 24 tackles (13 solo) over that span.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

The Focus is Getting a Win | Kevin Winston Jr. Press Conference Titans S Kevin Winston Jr. addresses reporters at Nissan Stadium after Week 13 vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.

DECEMBER 1 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Jaguars aim to extend the Titans' losing streak while chasing Colts in AFC South

Liam Coen started hearing about the Jacksonville-Tennessee rivalry not long after being hired as the Jaguars coach

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Titans Rookies Stepping Up | Official Review Titans head coach Mike McCoy provides his insights on the Titans Week 12 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, Coach McCoy spotlights the...

NOVEMBER 26 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Career-high 10 tackles in loss Winston logged 10 tackles (six solo), including one stop for a loss, during the Titans' 30-24 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact In just his second career start, Winston led the Titans in tackles while playing every single defensive stop. The rookie third-rounder has started at safety in the two games since the Titans' Week 9 bye, which has coincided with the absence of Xavier Woods (hamstring). Winston would be in line to start against the Jaguars on Sunday if Woods is not cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

QB Cam Ward's improvement offers hope for future amid Titans' struggles

The Tennessee Titans are starting to see more than a glimmer of hope from an absolutely miserable season with rookie quarterback Cam Ward growing up with each passing game

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Game Changers: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Breaks Seahawks’ Season Record in 11th Game

On Sunday, Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba broke Seattle's single-season receiving yards record with six games left.

NOVEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Will play versus Cardinals Winston (hamstring) is set to play in Tennessee's matchup versus Arizona on Sunday.

Impact Winston is set to make his regular-season debut after having missed the first four weeks of the campaign with a hamstring injury. The 21-year-old was selected by the Titans in the third round of this year's draft and will likely serve as a depth defender during Sunday's matchup.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined as expected Winston (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Winston appeared to be on the wrong side of questionable entering Sunday despite practicing in limited fashion throughout the week. He has been sidelined by the same hamstring issue all season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play in Week 4 Winston (hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday in Houston.

Impact Winston was a limited participant at practice for all three of the team's sessions this week, but he'll ultimately be forced to miss a fourth game in a row with a hamstring injury. In his absence, Quandre Diggs will continue to see an increase in workload against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Titans-Colts Week 3 Postgame Notes Eight of the team’s nine 2025 draft picks participated in the contest, with the lone exception being third-round safety Kevin Winston Jr.

SEPTEMBER 22 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Won't play vs. LAR Winston (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact The rookie third-rounder was limited in practice all week due to a hamstring injury, and he'll have to wait at least one more week to make his NFL regular-season debut. Quandre Diggs will continue to serve in a rotational role in the secondary behind Amani Hooker, Xavier Woods and Roger McCreary while Winston is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Winston (hamstring) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Rams.

Impact Winston was limited at practice all week due to a lingering hamstring injury, and it looks like he'll probably have to wait at least one more week to make his regular-season NFL debut. In the meantime, veteran Quandre Diggs projects to continue to see increased reps at safety.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make NFL debut vs. Denver Winston (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Winston was limited in practice all week due to a hamstring issue, and the rookie third-rounder will have to wait at least one more week to make his NFL regular-season debut. Quandre Diggs and Mike Brown will serve as the Titans' backup safeties behind Amani Hooker and Xavier Woods due to Winston's injury.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed poised to play for Titans in opener on a 'pitch count'

Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is poised to play his first game for the Tennessee Titans in nearly a year in the season opener Sunday at Denver

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Likely missing Week 1 Winston (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Winston was a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to a hamstring issue, and it now appears he's unlikely to suit up for Week 1. With the 2025 third-round pick expected to be sidelined Sunday, Mike Brown could see increased reps as a rotational safety.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Likely missing Week 1 Winston (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Winston was a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to a hamstring issue, and he's unlikely to suit up for Week 1. With the 2025 third-round pick expected to be sidelined Sunday, Mike Brown could see increased reps as a rotational safety.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Titans rookie QB Cam Ward faces tough test against Broncos strong defense in season opener

The Tennessee Titans face the Denver Broncos on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Titans injury updates: 1 gigantic offseason addition a surprise scratch from practice The Tennessee Titans face the Denver Broncos on Sept. 7. Here are the latest injury updates on L'Jarius Sneed, Dan Moore Jr., JC Latham, T'V...

SEPTEMBER 3 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Titans-Buccaneers Preseason Week 1 Postgame Notes Eight of the team’s nine draft picks received their first NFL preseason experience, with the lone exception being third-round safety Kevin W...

AUGUST 10 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Find a way to Get the Ball Back to the Offense | Kevin Winston Jr. Press Conference Titans S Kevin Winston Jr. addresses reporters on Tuesday during 2025 Training Camp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

JULY 29 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

I Just Want to Help the Team Win | Kevin Winston Jr. Press Conference Titans S Kevin Winston Jr. addresses reporters on Thursday during 2025 Training Camp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

JULY 24 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM