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NFL Defense vs QB

Which NFL defenses give up the most to quarterbacks? Pass yards, pass TDs and rushing yards allowed to QBs per game, ranked 1-32. The QB streaming and matchup sheet.

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 vs QB

NFL defense vs quarterbacks: every defense ranked 1 to 32 by what it gives up to opposing quarterbacks per game, in passing yards, passing touchdowns and quarterback rushing yards. It is the sheet for streaming a fantasy quarterback or sizing up a passing prop: a quarterback facing a defense near the bottom has the softer matchup. Numbers are per game and computed from official play-by-play; green marks the league's best and red its worst.

Is No. 1 the best matchup for a quarterback?

No. No. 1 is the stingiest defense and No. 32 gives up the most, so the bottom of the sheet is the matchup a quarterback wants.

2026 regular season through 9 games, updated November 10. Every team links to its team page.

2026 NFL defense vs QB: all 32 teams

Every defense ranked by passing and rushing yards allowed to quarterbacks a game, most allowed first - the softest matchups for a QB sit at the top. Tap a team for its schedule, roster and depth chart.

#TeamPass yds/gPass TD/gRush yds/gRush TD/g
1Detroit Lions276.52.320.10.3
2Tennessee Titans272.81.418.10.4
3Cincinnati Bengals248.61.131.40.3
4New Orleans Saints255.61.620.40
5Washington Commanders254.32210.1
6Denver Broncos249.91.620.60.1
7Las Vegas Raiders248.72.217.20.3
8Buffalo Bills252.81.912.40
9Dallas Cowboys2371.827.90.1
10Houston Texans2571.57.80.4
11New England Patriots250.71.69.80.2
12Indianapolis Colts238.31.820.90.1
13Baltimore Ravens241.91.3170.2
14Philadelphia Eagles238.91.417.20.3
15Pittsburgh Steelers2420.913.80
16Arizona Cardinals230.72.119.90.3
17Jacksonville Jaguars236.8113.30.1
18Chicago Bears235.61.413.10.3
19Atlanta Falcons241.21.67.20.2
20Green Bay Packers231.91.412.70
21Los Angeles Chargers230.61.612.60.3
22Carolina Panthers221.81.5190.3
23Tampa Bay Buccaneers226.71.313.40
24Kansas City Chiefs220.50.915.60
25Cleveland Browns220.21.3140
26Miami Dolphins223.329.90.3
27Los Angeles Rams207.61.223.90.2
28New York Jets212.11.816.70.2
29San Francisco 49ers222.91.45.90.3
30New York Giants189.31.830.40.4
31Minnesota Vikings186.90.612.40
32Seattle Seahawks168.8115.30