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PFF Named Best Defenders Per Quarter in 2023

Pro Football Focus came up with the defenders who excelled per quarter during the 2023 NFL season. Unsurprisingly, the list covers all phases of defense, starting with Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman getting the highest first-quarter grade at 91.2. Linebacker C.J. Mosley is the best second-quarter defender with a 94 grade, while DaRon Bland is best in the third quarter at 93.7. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett is excellent in the fourth quarter, as proven by his 94.3 grade.

Despite playing only 14 games, Gilman established career highs in tackles (73), forced fumbles (3), passes defended (10), and interceptions (2). Meanwhile, Mosley had 152 tackles, two forced fumbles, seven passes defended, and an interception in 17 games.

Bland earned First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections after establishing an NFL record five interception touchdown returns while filling in for the injured Trevon Diggs. Finally, Garrett received his third First-Team All-Pro nod after tallying 14 sacks, 42 tackles, four forced fumbles, and three pass deflections in 16 regular season games last year.

-Lance Fernandez

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