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Smith logged five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns.

Smith was credited with his second sack of the season when he took down Deshaun Watson late in the first quarter, which led to the Browns punting the ball away two plays later. Smith's sack total is already his most in a season since the 2022 campaign (4.5 across 17 regular-season games), when he suited up for both the Bears and Ravens. His 47 combined tackles leads the Ravens and is tied with Dane Belton and Jihaad Campbell for 17th-most in the NFL.

Dean registered 12 total tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Bills.

Dean was able to record 12 stops for the second straight week and the third time this season. The linebacker is off to a hot start in his first campaign in Las Vegas, compiling 56 total tackles (33 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding three forced fumbles and a pass defensed over six games to open the year.

Sherwood recorded 11 tackles (six solo), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 26-19 loss at New England.

Sherwood made a huge hustle play on a third down early in the fourth quarter, punching the ball out of the arms of DeMario Douglas after chasing him down 39 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. He also recovered a fumble in the third quarter, and both turnovers set up Jets field goals. He profiles as a solid IDP option in many formats heading into a Week 7 tilt versus the Dolphins.

Schwesinger logged 13 tackles (five solo) and one forced fumble during the Browns' 13-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Schwesinger was nursing an ankle injury during Week 6 prep, but he was given the green light to play after going through pregame warmups. He ended up leading the Browns in stops while playing every single defensive snap, and he made arguably the most important play of the game when he punched the ball out of Derrick Henry's hands early in the fourth quarter, and the Browns' offense capitalized with a two-yard rushing touchdown by Audric Estime seven plays later. Schwesinger has logged double-digit stops in three of six regular-season games and is up to 56 combined tackles, which is tied with Nakobe Dean and Anthony Hill for fifth-most in the NFL.

Belton recorded nine tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 26-19 loss at New England.

In a game where the Patriots were able to keep the ball on the ground for much of the day, Belton collected six-plus tackles for his fifth straight contest. He's on pace for a career year in that category, and he projects as a solid IDP option in many formats going into a Week 7 matchup versus the Dolphins.

Styles finished Monday's 23-17 loss to the 49ers with 13 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defense.

The rookie first-rounder led the Commanders in tackles Monday, and it was his second consecutive game with 13 combined tackles. Styles is up to 46 combined tackles through six regular-season games, which leads the Commanders and ranks in the top 20 in the NFL.

Dugger tallied 11 tackles (eight solo) during the 49ers' 23-17 win over the Commanders on Monday.

Dugger was listed as a starter for the third time this season, and the rookie fifth-rounder led the 49ers in tackles while playing 64 of 67 defensive snaps (95.5 percent). He looks to be the favored option as the team's third starting linebacker alongside veterans Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw. San Francisco will hit the road for Week 7 against Atlanta on Oct. 25.

Reese logged six tackles (four solo) and a fumble recovery during the Giants' loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Reese had another solid outing despite the loss, as he managed to recover the first fumble of his career. The 21-year-old has gotten off to a strong start in his rookie season, racking up 49 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery across his first six games.

Bolton recorded 11 total tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Chargers.

Bolton led the team in takedowns, notching double-digit tackles in a game for the third time this season. The linebacker has now registered 48 total tackles (23 solo) and two passes defensed over five contests to open the 2026 campaign.

Warner totaled eight tackles (six solo) during the 49ers' 23-17 win over the Commanders on Monday.

Warner was on the field for every single defensive snap for a fourth consecutive game, and he finished second on the 49ers in tackles behind Jaden Dugger (11). Warner has logged at least seven tackles in five of six regular-season games, and his 58 combined tackles are third-most in the NFL behind Alex Singleton (68) and Ernest Jones (59). The 49ers will hit the road for Week 7 against the Falcons on Sunday.