NFL Defense Stats — Updated Weekly
Every NFL defense ranked per game: passing and rushing yards allowed, sacks, and explosive plays allowed (20+ and 40+ yard runs and passes). All 32 teams with 1-32 ranks, stingiest at the top.
2026 regular season through 9 games, updated November 10. Every team links to its team page.
2026 NFL defense stats by team
Yards allowed per game, sacks, takeaways, third downs allowed and red zone scoring allowed - sorted by fewest total yards allowed per game.
| # | Team | Pass yds allowed/g | Rush yds allowed/g | Sacks/g | Takeaways | 3rd down allowed | Red zone allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Seahawks | 168.8 | 89.8 | 2.3 | 13 | 28.5% | 69.6% |
| 2 | San Francisco 49ers | 222.9 | 81.5 | 1.9 | 12 | 35.9% | 53.6% |
| 3 | Minnesota Vikings | 186.9 | 119.5 | 3.6 | 13 | 28.6% | 38.5% |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 226.7 | 81.3 | 1.9 | 22 | 31.0% | 50.0% |
| 5 | Los Angeles Rams | 209 | 103.8 | 1.8 | 9 | 27.7% | 45.5% |
| 6 | New York Giants | 189.3 | 124.3 | 2 | 10 | 34.9% | 80.8% |
| 7 | Kansas City Chiefs | 220.5 | 97.8 | 1.8 | 11 | 32.0% | 48.0% |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 242 | 84.6 | 3.3 | 13 | 31.6% | 47.8% |
| 9 | Chicago Bears | 235.6 | 91.3 | 2.9 | 13 | 20.8% | 61.8% |
| 10 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 238.4 | 89.9 | 2 | 15 | 29.6% | 48.2% |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins | 224.6 | 114.3 | 1.5 | 7 | 43.0% | 62.9% |
| 12 | New York Jets | 212.1 | 129.2 | 2.4 | 10 | 38.8% | 71.1% |
| 13 | Green Bay Packers | 231.9 | 109.7 | 2.9 | 19 | 35.7% | 66.7% |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | 241.9 | 100.3 | 1.9 | 9 | 36.5% | 64.9% |
| 15 | Buffalo Bills | 252.8 | 92 | 2.1 | 12 | 33.6% | 66.7% |
| 16 | New England Patriots | 250.7 | 97 | 2.8 | 8 | 32.3% | 62.9% |
| 17 | Cleveland Browns | 220.2 | 131.2 | 2.9 | 12 | 37.0% | 55.6% |
| 18 | Arizona Cardinals | 230.7 | 122.6 | 2.1 | 8 | 36.7% | 73.2% |
| 19 | Los Angeles Chargers | 230.6 | 123.8 | 1.6 | 12 | 31.2% | 58.5% |
| 20 | Carolina Panthers | 221.8 | 134.1 | 1.5 | 11 | 42.2% | 78.1% |
| 21 | Washington Commanders | 256 | 103 | 2.1 | 13 | 36.7% | 76.7% |
| 22 | Houston Texans | 257 | 103.4 | 3.6 | 8 | 34.5% | 71.4% |
| 23 | Atlanta Falcons | 241.2 | 120.1 | 2.2 | 9 | 40.0% | 63.2% |
| 24 | Philadelphia Eagles | 238.9 | 126.8 | 1.8 | 5 | 36.2% | 60.5% |
| 25 | Denver Broncos | 249.9 | 125 | 2.9 | 12 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| 26 | Cincinnati Bengals | 248.6 | 127.3 | 2.9 | 12 | 40.7% | 50.0% |
| 27 | Indianapolis Colts | 238.3 | 138 | 2.1 | 6 | 28.9% | 71.4% |
| 28 | Detroit Lions | 283.1 | 95.1 | 3.4 | 8 | 41.0% | 68.6% |
| 29 | Dallas Cowboys | 237 | 148.4 | 1.9 | 8 | 42.2% | 67.5% |
| 30 | New Orleans Saints | 255.6 | 135.3 | 2.9 | 9 | 42.9% | 61.5% |
| 31 | Tennessee Titans | 272.8 | 125.1 | 2.5 | 11 | 39.6% | 63.6% |
| 32 | Las Vegas Raiders | 248.7 | 152.8 | 2.1 | 14 | 40.3% | 69.6% |
Per-game team stats with 1-32 ranks, computed from official play-by-play. Green = league best, red = worst. Defensive ranks put the stingiest team at #1.
About NFL defense stats
NFL defense stats for all 32 teams, ranked per game with the stingiest defense at the top: passing yards and rushing yards allowed, sacks, and explosive plays allowed, the 20-yard and 40-yard runs and passes that swing games. Every number is per game and computed from official play-by-play, and the sheet updates every week of the season.
What counts as an explosive play?
A run or pass that gains 20 yards or more; the 40-plus column counts the biggest of those.