| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| LINEBACKER | Defensive stalwart, in football |
| SAFETY | Defensive backfield position, in football |
| REDZONE | Defensive team's goal line to 20 yard line, in football lingo |
| LINEBACKER | Defensive stalwart |
| END | Football position: defensive ... |
| RIGHTEND | Football defensive line position |
| INT | Defensive football stat: Abbr. |
| NICKEL | Football defense that employs five defensive backs |
| ELLER | Football Hall of Famer Carl who was a member of the Vikings' Purple People Eaters defensive line |
