2023 NFL Defense: Red Zone Interceptions Through Week 16

One very encouraging aspect to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ refreshing 34-11 blowout win in Week 16 was winning the turnover battle. The defense came up big with three interceptions despite several key injuries.

This brings their total interceptions for 2023 up to 16, tied for third-best in the NFL with two other AFC North teams, the Ravens and Browns. The only squads with more interceptions this season are the 49ers (19) and Bears (18).

Now let’s gain situational context when looking at red zone interceptions:

Pittsburgh’s defense has the most red zone interceptions by far with seven, coming up big situationally with key takeaways when the opposition is in scoring position. Twenty-one NFL teams…