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NFL defense vs tight ends

So far this season, the Lions give up the most receiving yards to tight ends: 109 a game over 5 games. The Seahawks give up the fewest: 26 a game.

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

Every NFL defense against tight ends

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

#DefenseRec ydsCatchesRec TDsTargetsGamesLast seasonNext game
1Detroit Lions109101.813555 (#15)-
2Cincinnati Bengals856.80.09.0685 (#1)-
3Buffalo Bills786.50.29.5629 (#32)-
4Miami Dolphins757.31.08.0667 (#4)-
5Washington Commanders746.21.38.2661 (#7)-
6Kansas City Chiefs737.80.811548 (#23)-
7Arizona Cardinals696.50.87.8669 (#3)-
8New Orleans Saints686.40.68.9751 (#20)-
9Atlanta Falcons636.70.68.7748 (#22)-
10Tampa Bay Buccaneers625.70.78.1757 (#12)-
11Los Angeles Chargers584.70.26.3644 (#27)-
12Chicago Bears574.90.46.6752 (#17)-
13Denver Broncos555.00.57.3660 (#9)-
14Las Vegas Raiders546.71.08.0639 (#30)-
15New England Patriots545.60.38.0758 (#11)-
16Cleveland Browns495.60.68.1751 (#19)-
17Philadelphia Eagles484.80.36.7629 (#31)vs Cowboys
18New York Jets484.70.16.6756 (#13)-
19Carolina Panthers464.70.77.8661 (#8)-
20Dallas Cowboys465.20.56.2652 (#18)at Eagles
21Houston Texans464.60.16.3743 (#28)-
22Indianapolis Colts454.90.77.1770 (#2)-
23New York Giants455.90.38.1747 (#24)-
24San Francisco 49ers446.00.37.9753 (#16)-
25Pittsburgh Steelers424.10.35.7764 (#5)-
26Baltimore Ravens394.10.75.4747 (#25)-
27Minnesota Vikings393.00.06.3642 (#29)-
28Tennessee Titans384.70.37.0756 (#14)-
29Green Bay Packers354.30.36.5650 (#21)-
30Jacksonville Jaguars354.20.76.2659 (#10)-
31Los Angeles Rams304.00.27.7645 (#26)-
32Seattle Seahawks264.30.35.8662 (#6)-

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Questions

Which NFL defense gives up the most receiving yards to tight ends?

So far this season, the Lions give up the most receiving yards to tight ends: 109 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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