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NFL defense vs wide receivers

So far this season, the Jaguars give up the most receiving yards to wide receivers: 211 a game over 4 games. The Seahawks give up the fewest: 99 a game.

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

Every NFL defense against wide receivers

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

#DefenseRec ydsCatchesRec TDsTargetsGamesLast seasonNext game
1Jacksonville Jaguars211140.3224142 (#15)-
2Houston Texans208151.5234127 (#22)-
3Detroit Lions207151.3214156 (#8)-
4Atlanta Falcons201140.7253143 (#13)-
5Buffalo Bills186131.5214122 (#26)-
6Baltimore Ravens184150.5224170 (#2)-
7Indianapolis Colts177111.0184168 (#3)-
8Cleveland Browns170111.5194110 (#32)-
9Dallas Cowboys168121.3184171 (#1)-
10Tennessee Titans167130.8164166 (#5)-
11Arizona Cardinals1679.32.0164137 (#17)-
12Washington Commanders167151.5204163 (#7)-
13Philadelphia Eagles162131.0214138 (#16)-
14Carolina Panthers152120.3194128 (#20)-
15Las Vegas Raiders1529.00.5194147 (#12)-
16Pittsburgh Steelers149110.5164167 (#4)-
17Los Angeles Chargers148101.0154127 (#24)-
18Minnesota Vikings148110.8194116 (#30)-
19New England Patriots147131.3204116 (#29)-
20New York Giants144111.3194152 (#10)-
21Green Bay Packers139130.8184136 (#18)-
22Denver Broncos1349.30.8174127 (#23)-
23Cincinnati Bengals1309.81.0174115 (#31)-
24Chicago Bears1298.50.8144165 (#6)-
25New York Jets127120.8174136 (#19)-
26San Francisco 49ers124110.8184142 (#14)-
27Miami Dolphins1109.80.3134127 (#21)-
28New Orleans Saints110101.3173122 (#27)-
29Kansas City Chiefs1099.50.0184125 (#25)-
30Los Angeles Rams1069.01.5164154 (#9)-
31Tampa Bay Buccaneers1068.80.8154148 (#11)-
32Seattle Seahawks999.00.5164118 (#28)-

Other positions

All positionsQuarterbacksRunning backsTight endsKickers

Questions

Which NFL defense gives up the most receiving yards to wide receivers?

So far this season, the Jaguars give up the most receiving yards to wide receivers: 211 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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