Third down is a separate entity for Lou,' Colts general manager Chris Ballard said at the NFL owner's meetings.

According to Pro Football Focus, the Chargers played a dime defense (with six defensive backs) on 24.1 percent of their snaps in 2024, good for the third-highest rate in the league. James excelled in ...

Dime sets were an extension of that ... lead and making the Eagles play from behind could fire up the young Rams defense and put pressure on Hurts to win it with his arm. Digging in deeper ...

Anarumo’s defense is built around taking away what his opponent does best. Using more dime personnel could mean deploying four cornerbacks; Indianapolis has added Ward and veteran Corey ...