NFL Power Rankings for all 32 starting EDGE duos in 2021

By Randy Gurzi | Aug 18, 2021

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 11: Montez Sweat #90 of the Washington Football Team celebrates with teammate Chase Young #99 after a play in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at FedExField on October 11, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 16: Leonard Floyd #54 of the Los Angeles Rams lines up for a play in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

18. Los Angeles Rams: Leonard Floyd, Justin Hollins

The Los Angeles Rams are another team where their top pass-rusher is an interior player. Aaron Donald is the best defensive lineman in the league. Some may try and argue this, but the guys is completely unstoppable when he’s on top of his game.

His presence has helped players such as Dante Fowler and now Leonard Floyd revive their career. Floyd was given a big extension in the offseason after recording a career-high 10.5 sacks. It was a great season for sure but he benefited from the presence of Donald — but hey, at least he proved he can get to the quarterback when faced with one-on-one blocking.

Their projected starter across from him is Justin Hollins, who had three sacks in a reserve role last season. He will need to step up in order to increase their edge rankings, but in order for the team to have defensive success, he just needs to do his job and allow Donald to be the stud.

17. Buffalo Bills: Jerry Hughes, Gregory Rousseau

Jerry Hughes has carved out quite a career for himself and while he’s coming to the end, he can still get the job done. However, the Buffalo Bills also have some players in the wing ready to take over as the pass-rushers of the future.

A.J. Epenesa is one of them but he’s likely coming off the bench this season. The other is Gregory Rousseau, who was their first-round pick this season. Rousseau already proved in the preseason he can get after the quarterback and if he reaches his potential, he’s going to be a steal for Buffalo.

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