NFL Defense vs Position — Best Matchups This Week

Frequently asked questions

Which NFL defense allows the most pass yards to QBs this week?

The Lions: DET allowed 312.3 passing yards to quarterbacks a game this season (the most). The Vikings, led by Kyler Murray, face them this week (MIN @ DET, Sun 1:00 ET).

Which NFL defense allows the most rush yards to RBs this week?

The Raiders: LV allowed 124.9 rushing yards to running backs a game this season (the most). The Jets, led by Braelon Allen, face them this week (LV @ NYJ, Sun 1:00 ET).

Which NFL defense allows the most rush yards to QBs this week?

The Cowboys: DAL allowed 32 rushing yards to quarterbacks a game this season (the most). The Cardinals, led by Jacoby Brissett, face them this week (ARI @ DAL, Sun 1:00 ET).

Which NFL defense allows the most receiving yards to WRs this week?

The Jaguars: JAX allowed 210 receiving yards to wide receivers a game this season (the most). The Colts, led by Josh Downs, face them this week (IND @ JAX, Sun 1:00 ET).

Which NFL defense allows the most receiving yards to TEs this week?

The Lions: DET allowed 100.3 receiving yards to tight ends a game this season (the most). The Vikings, led by T.J. Hockenson, face them this week (MIN @ DET, Sun 1:00 ET).

Which NFL defense allows the most receiving yards to RBs this week?

The Bills: BUF allowed 47.3 receiving yards to running backs a game this season (2nd most). The Ravens, led by Justice Hill, face them this week (BAL @ BUF, Sun 1:00 ET).

Which NFL defense allows the most pass TDs to QBs this week?

The Lions: DET allowed 16 passing TDs to quarterbacks this season (the most). The Vikings, led by Kyler Murray, face them this week (MIN @ DET, Sun 1:00 ET).

Which NFL defense allows the most rush TDs to RBs this week?

The Falcons: ATL allowed 7 rushing TDs to running backs this season (T-4th most). The Buccaneers, led by Bucky Irving, face them this week (ATL @ TB, Sun 1:00 ET).

Which NFL defense allows the most receiving TDs to WRs this week?

The Bills: BUF allowed 11 receiving TDs to wide receivers this season (the most). The Ravens, led by Zay Flowers, face them this week (BAL @ BUF, Sun 1:00 ET).

Which NFL defense allows the most receiving TDs to TEs this week?

The Lions: DET allowed 10 receiving TDs to tight ends this season (the most). The Vikings, led by T.J. Hockenson, face them this week (MIN @ DET, Sun 1:00 ET).

What does defense vs position mean?

What a defense has allowed to each position: rushing yards to running backs, receiving yards to wide receivers or tight ends, touchdowns and more.

Which games are counted?

This season's, once three weeks are played. Switch to each defense's last 5, 10 or 20 games, which run back into last season.

Does the projection include the matchup?

Yes. Our projection for each player takes in the defense he faces.

Who is listed against each defense?

The players we expect to play at that position, the most-used first. A player ruled out is left off.