NFL Quarterbacks Struggle Against Record Pressure Rates as Power Rankings Shift

By NFL Nation · ESPN · 2026-09-23

NFL Quarterbacks Struggle Against Record Pressure Rates as Power Rankings Shift

According to ESPN, defensive units across the league are generating pressure on 35% of dropbacks, the highest mark recorded in seventeen years. This surge in disruption is forcing offensive coordinators to adjust, with several top-tier teams relying on efficient backup play or in

According to ESPN, defensive units across the league are generating pressure on 35% of dropbacks, the highest mark recorded in seventeen years. This surge in disruption is forcing offensive coordinators to adjust, with several top-tier teams relying on efficient backup play or in