NFL defense vs running backs

So far this season, the Panthers give up the most rushing yards to running backs: 127 a game over 6 games. The Jaguars give up the fewest: 52 a game.

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

Every NFL defense against running backs

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

#	Defense	Rush yds	Rush TDs	Catches	Rec yds	Games	Last season	Next game
1	Carolina Panthers	127	1.5	4.2	29	6	106 (#7)	-
2	New Orleans Saints	120	1.6	4.7	38	7	103 (#11)	-
3	Las Vegas Raiders	114	0.8	4.2	39	6	98 (#15)	-
4	Denver Broncos	108	0.8	4.2	29	6	74 (#29)	-
5	Arizona Cardinals	107	0.7	3.0	25	6	113 (#4)	-
6	New York Jets	107	0.7	3.4	22	7	110 (#5)	-
7	Tennessee Titans	105	0.9	3.4	32	7	91 (#20)	-
8	Dallas Cowboys	104	0.8	3.7	24	6	95 (#18)	at Eagles
9	Los Angeles Chargers	104	1.0	3.8	26	6	85 (#24)	-
10	Cleveland Browns	104	0.6	3.9	20	7	96 (#17)	-
11	Philadelphia Eagles	104	0.7	3.8	23	6	93 (#19)	vs Cowboys
12	Miami Dolphins	103	0.5	5.3	42	6	107 (#6)	-
13	New York Giants	102	0.4	3.1	21	7	117 (#2)	-
14	Indianapolis Colts	96	0.7	3.4	39	7	87 (#23)	-
15	Los Angeles Rams	93	0.3	4.7	40	6	87 (#22)	-
16	Green Bay Packers	91	1.5	4.3	34	6	99 (#14)	-
17	Houston Texans	91	0.9	4.7	21	7	74 (#30)	-
18	Detroit Lions	84	0.8	3.8	16	5	89 (#21)	-
19	Minnesota Vikings	84	0.5	3.2	18	6	105 (#8)	-
20	New England Patriots	83	0.7	4.4	35	7	75 (#28)	-
21	Buffalo Bills	83	1.0	5.5	42	6	105 (#9)	-
22	Atlanta Falcons	82	1.0	5.7	37	7	100 (#13)	-
23	Cincinnati Bengals	81	0.5	4.0	32	6	119 (#1)	-
24	San Francisco 49ers	79	0.3	7.0	51	7	97 (#16)	-
25	Washington Commanders	78	0.7	4.8	35	6	115 (#3)	-
26	Baltimore Ravens	77	0.9	4.1	15	7	82 (#26)	-
27	Seattle Seahawks	77	0.7	5.3	31	6	72 (#31)	-
28	Pittsburgh Steelers	75	0.4	5.4	41	7	100 (#12)	-
29	Chicago Bears	74	0.4	3.7	35	7	103 (#10)	-
30	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	65	0.4	5.4	37	7	79 (#27)	-
31	Kansas City Chiefs	65	0.6	5.0	37	5	83 (#25)	-
32	Jacksonville Jaguars	52	0.5	5.3	38	6	67 (#32)	-

Other positions

All positions Quarterbacks Wide receivers Tight ends Kickers

Questions

Which NFL defense gives up the most rushing yards to running backs?

So far this season, the Panthers give up the most rushing yards to running backs: 127 a game over 6 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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