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NFL defense vs running backs

So far this season, the Panthers give up the most rushing yards to running backs: 120 a game over 4 games. The Jaguars and the Falcons give up the fewest: 48 a game.

Updated 6 October 2026. Counts come from NFL box scores.

Every NFL defense against running backs

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

#DefenseRush ydsRush TDsCatchesRec ydsGamesLast seasonNext game
1Carolina Panthers1201.34.8384106 (#7)-
2New Orleans Saints1161.34.7363103 (#11)-
3Green Bay Packers1141.82.828499 (#14)-
4New York Jets1141.04.5344110 (#5)-
5Denver Broncos1140.84.837474 (#29)-
6Las Vegas Raiders1110.83.525498 (#15)-
7Philadelphia Eagles1060.84.827493 (#19)-
8Cleveland Browns1030.04.322496 (#17)-
9Los Angeles Chargers1030.84.031485 (#24)-
10New York Giants1010.53.8194117 (#2)-
11Miami Dolphins1000.84.5354107 (#6)-
12Tennessee Titans1000.83.526491 (#20)-
13Pittsburgh Steelers980.85.3404100 (#12)-
14Indianapolis Colts981.04.044487 (#23)-
15Dallas Cowboys971.03.022495 (#18)-
16Arizona Cardinals970.52.0154113 (#4)-
17Detroit Lions961.04.318489 (#21)-
18San Francisco 49ers920.37.852497 (#16)-
19Buffalo Bills910.84.5324105 (#9)-
20New England Patriots900.84.332475 (#28)-
21Chicago Bears860.32.8314103 (#10)-
22Los Angeles Rams820.04.826487 (#22)-
23Baltimore Ravens791.04.39.3482 (#26)-
24Cincinnati Bengals780.55.0404119 (#1)-
25Minnesota Vikings770.33.3234105 (#8)-
26Houston Texans760.83.814474 (#30)-
27Seattle Seahawks760.35.834472 (#31)-
28Washington Commanders740.53.5274115 (#3)-
29Kansas City Chiefs700.84.536483 (#25)-
30Tampa Bay Buccaneers630.36.340479 (#27)-
31Atlanta Falcons480.04.7203100 (#13)-
32Jacksonville Jaguars480.36.548467 (#32)-

Other positions

All positionsQuarterbacksWide receiversTight endsKickers

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: 120 a game over 4 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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