Legends / LB
Patrick Willis
LB · peak era-adjusted rating 87
Ratings here are z-scores against every LB 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
113 def tackles · 13 def tackles for loss · 3 def fumbles forced · 4 def sacks · 11 def qb hits · 3 def interceptions
137 def tackles · 2 def fumbles forced · 4.5 def sacks · 7 def qb hits · 5 def pass defended
109 def tackles · 8 def tackles for loss · 1 def fumbles forced · 1 def sacks · 3 def qb hits · 1 def interceptions
101 def tackles · 9 def tackles for loss · 2 def fumbles forced · 6 def sacks · 7 def qb hits · 5 def pass defended
74 def tackles · 7 def tackles for loss · 4 def fumbles forced · 2 def sacks · 4 def qb hits · 1 def interceptions
88 def tackles · 5 def tackles for loss · 2 def fumbles forced · 0.5 def sacks · 3 def qb hits · 2 def interceptions
82 def tackles · 10 def tackles for loss · 2 def fumbles forced · 3 def sacks · 5 def qb hits · 1 def pass defended