The 20 Best NFL Defensive Player Seasons in the Last 25 Years

1. Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1999)

The only player with a season on the same level as Lewis is none other than Brooks. The year prior to Lewis' big year, Brooks had himself the best season of his career.

Across 16 games, he totaled 118 tackles and 2 sacks, but more impactful were his 4 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. He was a turnover machine, ultimately earning himself an AV of 23 and a spot on the NFL's All-Pro First Team.