NFC West: Which defense got their hands on the football the most during the 2025 regular season?
By Walter Mitchell
Before you see the results, jot down your answer --- was it the Cardinals, Rams, 49ers or Seahawks?
OK --- please scroll down.
Mitch Metric: Hands on the Football
Total of:
1. Interceptions
2. Pass Breakups
3. Forced Fumbles
4. Batted Passes
As many of you know, in recent seasons, I have been documenting my claim that NFL defenses that get their hands on the football the most, tend to celebrate team wins more frequently.
2025 Arizona Cardinals:
Denzel Burke
Total of: 73
1. Interceptions --- 10
2. Pass Breakups --- 42
3. Forced Fumbles --- 10
4. Batted Passes --- 11
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2025 Los Angeles Rams
Total of: 85
1. Interceptions --- 16
2. Pass Breakups --- 46
3. Forced Fumbles --- 12
4. Batted Passes --- 11
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San Francisco 49ers
Renardo Green
Total of: 58
1. Interceptions --- 6
2. Pass Breakups --- 31
3. Forced Fumbles --- 11
4. Batted Passes --- 10
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Seattle Seahawks
Josh Jobe
Total of: 86
1. Interceptions --- 18
2. Pass Breakups --- 53
3. Forced Fumbles --- 7
4. Batted Passes --- 8
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Team leaders (Hands on the Football) on defense:
* ARI --- Denzel Burke
* LAR --- Emanuel Forbes Jr.
* SF --- Renardo Green
* SEA --- Josh Jobe
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Conclusion:
This goes to show that the Cardinals need to employ a more aggressive defensive philosophy and they need stronger and more talented defensive playmakers.
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