NFL defense vs quarterbacks

So far this season, the Lions give up the most passing yards to quarterbacks: 320 a game over 5 games. The Seahawks give up the fewest: 157 a game.

Updated 26 October 2026. Counts come from NFL box scores.

Every NFL defense against quarterbacks

Per game. Number 1 gives up the most. This season.

#	Defense	Pass yds	Pass TDs	INTs	Rush yds	Games	Last season	Next game
1	Detroit Lions	320	2.8	0.6	22	5	235 (#12)	-
2	Buffalo Bills	299	2.5	0.5	16	6	178 (#31)	-
3	Jacksonville Jaguars	280	1.2	1.2	13	6	234 (#13)	-
4	Atlanta Falcons	271	1.6	0.4	4.6	7	222 (#18)	-
5	Washington Commanders	266	2.5	0.5	23	6	257 (#5)	-
6	Houston Texans	263	1.4	0.4	7.4	7	200 (#27)	-
7	Cincinnati Bengals	254	1.0	0.7	26	6	245 (#8)	-
8	Philadelphia Eagles	254	1.3	0.5	14	6	208 (#24)	vs Cowboys
9	Las Vegas Raiders	254	2.2	0.7	17	6	214 (#22)	-
10	New Orleans Saints	250	1.6	0.6	18	7	196 (#29)	-
11	Arizona Cardinals	247	2.7	0.5	11	6	243 (#10)	-
12	Tennessee Titans	246	0.9	0.7	18	7	248 (#7)	-
13	Chicago Bears	241	1.6	0.6	14	7	245 (#9)	-
14	Dallas Cowboys	239	1.8	0.2	37	6	266 (#1)	at Eagles
15	New England Patriots	239	1.3	0.6	10	7	201 (#26)	-
16	Miami Dolphins	236	2.3	0.7	8.2	6	231 (#15)	-
17	Baltimore Ravens	235	1.3	0.4	17	7	259 (#4)	-
18	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	234	1.4	1.1	11	7	255 (#6)	-
19	Denver Broncos	230	1.2	1.2	24	6	209 (#23)	-
20	Pittsburgh Steelers	230	1.0	1.0	15	7	260 (#3)	-
21	Indianapolis Colts	227	1.6	0.3	24	7	262 (#2)	-
22	Kansas City Chiefs	224	0.8	1.0	19	5	205 (#25)	-
23	San Francisco 49ers	224	1.4	0.4	6.0	7	232 (#14)	-
24	Cleveland Browns	221	1.6	0.7	9.9	7	188 (#30)	-
25	Los Angeles Chargers	216	1.2	0.8	12	6	199 (#28)	-
26	Green Bay Packers	209	1.2	1.5	18	6	215 (#21)	-
27	Carolina Panthers	208	1.2	0.5	24	6	220 (#20)	-
28	New York Jets	203	1.6	0.1	18	7	224 (#17)	-
29	New York Giants	192	2.0	0.9	25	7	229 (#16)	-
30	Minnesota Vikings	181	0.5	1.2	14	6	178 (#32)	-
31	Los Angeles Rams	174	1.3	0.8	30	6	241 (#11)	-
32	Seattle Seahawks	157	1.3	1.2	19	6	222 (#19)	-

Other positions

All positions Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Kickers

Questions

Which NFL defense gives up the most passing yards to quarterbacks?

So far this season, the Lions give up the most passing yards to quarterbacks: 320 a game over 5 games.

What does defense vs position mean?

It shows how many yards, catches and touchdowns each defense gives up to one position, like tight ends. A defense that gives up a lot to tight ends can mean a big game for the tight end who faces it.

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