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NFL defense vs tight ends

So far this season, the Bengals and the Lions give up the most receiving yards to tight ends: 102 a game over 4 games. The Rams give up the fewest: 21 a game.

Updated 6 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
1Cincinnati Bengals1027.80.010485 (#1)-
2Detroit Lions1029.31.513455 (#15)-
3New Orleans Saints838.30.711351 (#20)-
4Miami Dolphins837.30.57.8467 (#4)-
5Kansas City Chiefs828.31.012448 (#23)-
6Tampa Bay Buccaneers686.50.88.3457 (#12)-
7Denver Broncos675.80.58.3460 (#9)-
8Arizona Cardinals666.00.87.8469 (#3)-
9Washington Commanders614.81.36.3461 (#7)-
10Cleveland Browns616.30.89.0451 (#19)-
11Houston Texans565.30.06.5443 (#28)-
12Carolina Panthers535.31.09.3461 (#8)-
13Dallas Cowboys535.50.86.0452 (#18)-
14Indianapolis Colts525.50.58.0470 (#2)-
15Atlanta Falcons526.01.08.0348 (#22)-
16Minnesota Vikings502.80.06.3442 (#29)-
17New York Giants507.00.59.5447 (#24)-
18Buffalo Bills485.00.37.3429 (#32)-
19Las Vegas Raiders466.01.37.5439 (#30)-
20Los Angeles Chargers464.30.36.5444 (#27)-
21New York Jets455.30.06.8456 (#13)-
22San Francisco 49ers405.30.07.8453 (#16)-
23Philadelphia Eagles394.00.05.8429 (#31)-
24Pittsburgh Steelers373.30.54.8464 (#5)-
25Baltimore Ravens363.80.55.0447 (#25)-
26Chicago Bears353.30.05.5452 (#17)-
27Green Bay Packers334.30.56.0450 (#21)-
28Jacksonville Jaguars333.00.54.0459 (#10)-
29Seattle Seahawks294.80.56.5462 (#6)-
30Tennessee Titans274.50.36.3456 (#14)-
31New England Patriots263.30.04.8458 (#11)-
32Los Angeles Rams213.00.37.3445 (#26)-

Other positions

All positionsQuarterbacksRunning backsWide receiversKickers

Questions

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

So far this season, the Bengals and the Lions give up the most receiving yards to tight ends: 102 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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