NFL Defense vs Wide Receivers: Every Team Ranked (2026)
In the 2026 regular season, the Tennessee Titans allow the most receiving yards to wide receivers, 194.9 per game, and the Seattle Seahawks allow the fewest, 99.6. Every defense below is ranked for what it allows to wide receivers: rank 1 is the toughest and 32 the softest.
Every NFL defense vs wide receivers, softest first
Per game this regular season. The small number is the team's rank: 1 toughest, 32 softest.
| Team | GP | REC YDS | REC | REC TD | TGT | YDS/TGT | CATCH % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 8 | 194.932 | 15.332 | 0.8816 | 20.628 | 9.429 | 73.9%31 |
| Houston Texans | 8 | 178.931 | 12.524 | 1.0020 | 21.331 | 8.420 | 58.8%9 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 9 | 177.630 | 12.626 | 1.1126 | 21.230 | 8.419 | 59.2%11 |
| New England Patriots | 9 | 175.229 | 12.928 | 1.3330 | 18.115 | 9.732 | 71.2%30 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 8 | 174.528 | 12.524 | 0.502 | 18.820 | 9.327 | 66.7%28 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 9 | 172.627 | 12.122 | 0.678 | 18.821 | 9.226 | 64.5%25 |
| Detroit Lions | 8 | 165.326 | 13.430 | 0.759 | 21.129 | 7.817 | 63.3%23 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 9 | 160.825 | 10.29 | 1.2227 | 16.910 | 9.530 | 60.5%15 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 9 | 159.324 | 11.720 | 1.0020 | 18.718 | 8.522 | 62.5%22 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 9 | 158.623 | 12.727 | 0.7812 | 19.223 | 8.218 | 65.9%26 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 8 | 157.922 | 11.519 | 1.3831 | 16.99 | 9.428 | 68.1%29 |
| Green Bay Packers | 9 | 155.821 | 13.831 | 1.0020 | 22.232 | 7.06 | 62.0%21 |
| New Orleans Saints | 8 | 153.920 | 10.916 | 0.8816 | 17.612 | 8.723 | 61.7%19 |
| Washington Commanders | 9 | 149.219 | 12.928 | 0.8918 | 19.625 | 7.614 | 65.9%27 |
| Chicago Bears | 9 | 147.418 | 9.21 | 0.8918 | 16.47 | 9.025 | 56.1%2 |
| Buffalo Bills | 8 | 146.317 | 11.317 | 1.3831 | 19.524 | 7.512 | 57.7%6 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 9 | 146.016 | 9.85 | 0.7812 | 16.68 | 8.824 | 59.1%10 |
| Carolina Panthers | 8 | 145.615 | 12.423 | 0.759 | 20.027 | 7.39 | 61.9%20 |
| Cleveland Browns | 9 | 143.614 | 10.815 | 0.7812 | 18.617 | 7.716 | 58.1%7 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 9 | 139.113 | 11.318 | 0.7812 | 18.922 | 7.411 | 60.0%12 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 8 | 138.512 | 12.021 | 0.502 | 19.926 | 7.05 | 60.4%14 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 9 | 137.411 | 10.07 | 1.2227 | 16.23 | 8.521 | 61.6%18 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 8 | 135.810 | 10.814 | 1.0020 | 17.814 | 7.615 | 60.6%16 |
| Denver Broncos | 9 | 129.69 | 10.713 | 0.565 | 18.718 | 6.94 | 57.1%4 |
| New York Giants | 9 | 126.68 | 10.612 | 1.2227 | 18.316 | 6.93 | 57.6%5 |
| Miami Dolphins | 8 | 123.97 | 9.64 | 0.637 | 12.91 | 9.631 | 74.8%32 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 8 | 122.66 | 10.311 | 0.759 | 17.011 | 7.28 | 60.3%13 |
| New York Jets | 9 | 120.75 | 10.29 | 1.0020 | 15.92 | 7.613 | 64.3%24 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 8 | 119.34 | 10.07 | 0.502 | 16.46 | 7.310 | 61.1%17 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 9 | 116.43 | 9.21 | 1.0020 | 16.35 | 7.17 | 56.5%3 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 8 | 113.12 | 9.96 | 0.251 | 17.612 | 6.42 | 56.0%1 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 9 | 99.61 | 9.43 | 0.565 | 16.23 | 6.11 | 58.2%8 |
Softest and toughest defenses vs wide receivers
- Most receiving yards allowed: the Tennessee Titans (194.9); toughest, the Seattle Seahawks (99.6).
- Most receptions allowed: the Tennessee Titans (15.3); toughest, the Chicago Bears (9.2).
- Most receiving touchdowns allowed: the Buffalo Bills (1.38); toughest, the Kansas City Chiefs (0.25).
- Most targets allowed: the Green Bay Packers (22.2); toughest, the Miami Dolphins (12.9).
- Most yards per target allowed: the New England Patriots (9.7); toughest, the Seattle Seahawks (6.1).
- Most catch rate allowed: the Miami Dolphins (74.8%); toughest, the Kansas City Chiefs (56.0%).
Using defense vs wide receivers on a player prop
Start with the player: his snaps, his targets or carries, and his line. Then check his opponent here. A defense near the bottom for receiving yards allowed to wide receivers has given up more than most to players in his spot this season, a reason to look closer at an over; a defense near the top is the opposite.
It is one input, not a pick. A season is still a small sample in the early weeks, the quarterbacks a defense has faced shape its numbers, and injuries change both sides. The Coverage Engine and Rush IQ go deeper on how each defense plays.
How this is counted
Every regular season play is credited to the position of the player who made it and to the defense he faced, then added up and divided by that defense's games. Rates such as yards per target come from the season totals. The table is rebuilt from the play by play after the games are played.
NFL defense vs wide receivers: questions
- Which NFL team allows the most receiving yards to wide receivers?
- The Tennessee Titans, 194.9 per game in 2026. The Seattle Seahawks allow the fewest, 99.6.
- Which NFL team allows the most receptions to wide receivers?
- The Tennessee Titans, 15.3 per game in 2026. The Chicago Bears allow the fewest, 9.2.
- Which NFL team allows the most receiving touchdowns to wide receivers?
- The Buffalo Bills, 1.38 per game in 2026. The Kansas City Chiefs allow the fewest, 0.25.
- Which NFL team allows the most targets to wide receivers?
- The Green Bay Packers, 22.2 per game in 2026. The Miami Dolphins allow the fewest, 12.9.
- How is NFL defense vs position counted?
- From the play by play of every regular season game: each play's yards, catches and touchdowns are credited to the position of the player who made it, and added up for the defense he faced. The table divides by games played. Rank 1 is the toughest defense and 32 the softest; for interceptions, more ranks tougher.
- Is this table free?
- Yes. The table is free to read. The Prop Detailer's cheat sheets read the same defense numbers for the week's games.