Legends / DT
Daron Payne
DT · peak era-adjusted rating 89
Ratings here are z-scores against every DT of the same season, weighted toward impact plays, scaled 60–99. No hand-tuning, no vibes — the same model rates all 16,000+ player-seasons in the game.
Elite seasons
32 def tackles · 18 def tackles for loss · 11.5 def sacks · 20 def qb hits · 5 def pass defended
35 def tackles · 6 def tackles for loss · 4.5 def sacks · 15 def qb hits
32 def tackles · 13 def tackles for loss · 2 def fumbles forced · 4 def sacks · 11 def qb hits · 4 def pass defended
35 def tackles · 6 def tackles for loss · 1 def fumbles forced · 5 def sacks · 8 def qb hits · 3 def pass defended
27 def tackles · 7 def tackles for loss · 3 def fumbles forced · 3 def sacks · 8 def qb hits · 1 def interceptions
22 def tackles · 5 def tackles for loss · 4 def sacks · 7 def qb hits · 2 def pass defended
32 def tackles · 3 def tackles for loss · 2 def sacks · 4 def qb hits · 2 def pass defended