S Rashad Johnson (right) returns an interception as CB Patrick Peterson leads the way against Detroit

S Tyrann Mathieu intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown against the 49ers

S Tony Jefferson (left), S Rashad Johnson (middle) and CB Jerraud Powers look at a play with cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross

The defensive backs huddle in Detroit

S Deone Bucannon tackles Ravens WR Steve Smith

CB Patrick Peterson covers Lions WR Calvin Johnson

CB Jerraud Powers

CB Justin Bethel returns an interception for a touchdown against the 49ers

From left: S Deone Bucannon, S Tyrann Mathieu, S Rashad Johnson and CB Patrick Peterson in Pittsburgh

S Tony Jefferson with the game-clinching win against the Ravens

S Tony Jefferson soaks in the adulation after his game-sealing pick against Baltimore

S Tyrann Mathieu (left) and S Deone Bucannon against the Ravens

S Tyrann Mathieu against the Saints

S Deone Bucannon (left) congratulates S Rashad Johnson after an interception in Cleveland

S Tony Jefferson returns an interception for a touchdown against the Bears

S Deone Bucannon hits Browns QB Josh McCown

S Tyrann Mathieu (left) and S Deone Bucannon combine for the tackle in Pittsburgh

S Tony Jefferson before the opener against the Saints

CB Patrick Peterson covers Ravens WR Steve Smith

S Rashad Johnson celebrates an interception against the Saints

CB Jerraud Powers makes a tackle against the Ravens

CB Jerraud Powers makes a tackle against the Saints

CB Justin Bethel takes down Lions QB Matthew Stafford

S Tyrann Mathieu celebrates his pick-six against the 49ers

CB Justin Bethel is also a standout player on special teams