NFL Defense Rankings 2026
NFL Defense Rankings 2026 through Week 6: the No. 1 ranked defense is the Seahawks, allowing 233.9 yards and 17.9 points a game. All 32 defenses are ranked by yards allowed per game, the way the NFL ranks them; sort any column for pass defense, run defense, scoring defense, sacks, takeaways, third down or red zone.
No. 1 Defense in Each Category
NFL Defense Rankings 2026
| # | Team | G | YDS/G | PTS/G | PASS/G | RUSH/G | SACK | TAKE | 3RD% | RZ% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Seahawks | 7 | 233.9 | 17.9 | 144.4 | 89.4 | 17.0 | 12 | 28.0 | 78.6 |
| 2 |  Vikings | 6 | 275.0 | 12.3 | 168.6 | 106.4 | 20.5 | 8 | 29.4 | 16.7 |
| 3 |  Rams | 7 | 279.7 | 22.7 | 183.7 | 96.0 | 9.0 | 4 | 31.3 | 36.4 |
| 4 |  Bears | 7 | 294.3 | 20.4 | 203.8 | 90.5 | 17.0 | 10 | 24.6 | 64.3 |
| 5 |  Buccaneers | 7 | 294.7 | 21.6 | 217.4 | 77.3 | 16.0 | 12 | 36.4 | 52.6 |
| 6 |  Steelers | 7 | 299.0 | 19.7 | 203.8 | 95.2 | 17.0 | 11 | 36.4 | 50.0 |
| 7 |  49ers | 7 | 299.3 | 19.9 | 210.3 | 89.0 | 15.5 | 7 | 37.9 | 47.8 |
| 8 |  Giants | 7 | 302.2 | 23.0 | 186.3 | 115.8 | 4.0 | 9 | 40.3 | 82.4 |
| 9 |  Ravens | 7 | 309.2 | 23.9 | 214.8 | 94.3 | 13.0 | 5 | 38.7 | 71.4 |
| 10 |  Patriots | 7 | 317.3 | 20.4 | 212.5 | 104.8 | 14.0 | 6 | 36.2 | 52.6 |
| 11 |  Chiefs | 6 | 323.3 | 17.2 | 223.8 | 99.5 | 7.0 | 10 | 41.9 | 26.7 |
| 12 |  Browns | 7 | 325.2 | 20.9 | 211.7 | 113.5 | 16.0 | 7 | 37.3 | 50.0 |
| 13 |  Jets | 7 | 335.0 | 21.4 | 202.0 | 133.0 | 11.0 | 6 | 41.1 | 58.3 |
| 14 |  Packers | 7 | 335.8 | 20.7 | 215.2 | 120.7 | 12.0 | 8 | 46.8 | 69.6 |
| 15 |  Falcons | 7 | 336.8 | 24.7 | 267.8 | 69.0 | 13.0 | 8 | 40.5 | 65.2 |
| 16 |  Colts | 7 | 338.3 | 25.7 | 214.3 | 124.0 | 12.0 | 3 | 29.0 | 55.6 |
| 17 |  Dolphins | 6 | 343.8 | 26.2 | 235.0 | 108.8 | 6.0 | 4 | 48.3 | 66.7 |
| 18 |  Commanders | 6 | 343.8 | 28.7 | 243.8 | 100.0 | 9.0 | 6 | 43.8 | 78.9 |
| 19 |  Cardinals | 7 | 344.7 | 29.7 | 224.5 | 120.2 | 12.0 | 8 | 41.5 | 63.2 |
| 20 |  Raiders | 7 | 346.7 | 28.1 | 206.7 | 140.0 | 15.0 | 11 | 41.1 | 78.3 |
| 21 |  Panthers | 6 | 348.8 | 27.7 | 195.7 | 153.2 | 10.0 | 7 | 44.4 | 76.5 |
| 22 |  Bengals | 6 | 349.8 | 20.3 | 253.6 | 96.2 | 18.0 | 6 | 47.0 | 25.0 |
| 23 |  Chargers | 6 | 351.2 | 25.2 | 223.8 | 127.4 | 10.0 | 9 | 35.5 | 50.0 |
| 24 |  Eagles | 6 | 355.0 | 22.8 | 232.2 | 122.8 | 6.0 | 2 | 40.5 | 61.9 |
| 25 |  Broncos | 7 | 367.7 | 20.1 | 238.0 | 129.7 | 16.0 | 7 | 43.0 | 42.9 |
| 26 |  Texans | 7 | 367.8 | 24.3 | 263.0 | 104.8 | 17.0 | 4 | 41.0 | 72.2 |
| 27 |  Jaguars | 6 | 368.8 | 17.3 | 286.6 | 82.2 | 9.0 | 9 | 35.2 | 36.8 |
| 28 |  Titans | 7 | 370.0 | 22.3 | 230.2 | 139.8 | 15.0 | 7 | 39.2 | 61.9 |
| 29 |  Bills | 6 | 373.4 | 28.5 | 267.6 | 105.8 | 10.0 | 6 | 43.9 | 61.9 |
| 30 |  Saints | 7 | 374.2 | 27.7 | 237.0 | 137.2 | 16.0 | 7 | 47.2 | 57.7 |
| 31 |  Cowboys | 6 | 382.5 | 26.5 | 232.7 | 149.8 | 8.0 | 3 | 54.7 | 66.7 |
| 32 |  Lions | 6 | 403.8 | 27.5 | 296.2 | 107.6 | 16.0 | 5 | 48.5 | 71.4 |
Regular season, per game. Passing yards are net (after sacks). Ranked by the first column.
NFL Defense Rankings 2026 FAQ
Which NFL team has the best defense in 2026?
By yards allowed, the Seahawks: 233.9 yards a game. The stingiest scoring defense is the Vikings at 12.3 points allowed a game.
How are NFL defense and offense rankings calculated?
Like the NFL, defenses are ranked by yards allowed per game and offenses by total yards per game, over regular-season games. Every other column can be sorted for its own ranking.