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Ru sell Justin Jackson Jersey Wilson: Aaron Donald is 'best defensive player' Published: Dec 15, 2017 at 02:11 AM Digital Content Editor With the NFC West , and the are prepping for battle against a familiar foe. Over the past three years, a lot has changed about the division-rival Rams; they've changed coaches, quarterbacks, color schemes and residences. But one thing that hasn't changed, one that remains stuck in Seattle's craw is Los Angeles' most unstoppable lineman, and perhaps, as Wilson sees it, the league's best defender. "When I think about , he's probably in my opinion, the best defensive player I've ever played against in terms of actually playing in a game against," Wilson told reporters Thursday, per . "That's a pretty big statement; I've played against some really good guys. I think back to my rookie year and my second year when I played against guys like Navarro Bowman and Patrick Willis and all of those guys are in my head, the top guys I've ever played. "I think about a guy like , he's definitely there too as well, so I have tremendous respect for how he plays the game. He's really, really tough, he's really quick, and he's pretty special. You Abdel Nader Jersey look forward to those matchups just because those are things that you'll remember and those are the things that you'll tell your kids one day 'I played against this guy,' and those are fun things. He's definitely one of those guys that will probably be a Hall of Famer no doubt." . Wilson has seen a lot of the former Defensive Rookie of the Year over the past four years. In their first three meetings in 2014 and 2015, Donald sacked Wilson four times. Since then, the defensive tackle hasn't been as lucky, registering zero QB takedowns. Wilson has had a rough go of it against the over his career. In 11 career games against the transplant franchise, Wilson has more lo ses (5) and has taken more sacks (42) and QB hits (89) than against any other NFL team. Donald's disruptive presence in the interior of L.A.'s defensive line contributes to that. Wilson is catching Donald and the at a bad time, too. Donald leads all interior defensive linemen with a 14.3 percent pre sure rate, per Next Gen Stats. Plus, the defensive tackle is coming off only his second sack-le s game in his last eight contests. The Defensive Player of the Year candidate has the opportunity to provide evidence in support of his opponent's claim. With all the media attention fixed on how Seattle's once-impenetrable defense will hold up against L. Luguentz Dort Jersey A.'s juggernaut offense, Donald's ability to frustrate a freelancing Wilson in Seattle might go longer toward securing the an ever-elusive NFC West title. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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