I see a defense that is fundamentally different from last year's, stats be damned. They swarm. They hit hard. They tackle well. They pressure the QB, cause a lot of negative plays, cause a decent amount of fumbles, have come in clutch in two games, and are tops in interceptions.
A big problem has been a few big plays given up every game, and the fact that the offense more often than not can't stay on the field. Once the offense ticks, this D will too.
This defense just feels right. They are on the verge of being elite.