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NFL Team Defensive Report: Positions to Target & Fade in 2025

Yards and TDs against WRs

teamYards/GameTDs/Game
Arizona146.80.7
Atlanta142.51.2
Baltimore157.71
Buffalo128.10.9
Carolina129.20.7
Chicago148.81.4
Cincinnati119.70.5
Cleveland109.21
Dallas171.11.7
Denver131.20.4
Detroit165.21.5
Green Bay127.80.8
Indianapolis167.20.9
Jacksonville141.50.9
LA Rams148.80.8
Kansas City137.70.6
Miami113.70.9
Minnesota118.70.6
New England125.51.2
New Orleans120.81
NY Jets128.20.7
Las Vegas154.51.2
Philadelphia144.90.5
Pittsburgh169.80.9
LA Chargers119.50.5
Seattle108.50.7
San Francisco152.60.9
Tampa Bay153.30.8
Tennessee164.41
Houston127.50.5
NY Giants165.51.1
Washington1631.1

Virginia

Terms and Conditions

Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, and PA.  Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). 

Terms and Conditions

Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, and PA.  Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). 

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21+ and present in VA.

Football is underway so let's take a closer look at how defenses fair by position. We're searching for actionable takeaways that could help paint a picture for our bets for the rest of the year. 

Yards and TDs against RBs

teamRushYards/GameTDs/Game
Arizona117.21.2
Atlanta115.20.8
Baltimore122.41
Buffalo1161.2
Carolina101.90.7
Chicago114.60.7
Cincinnati158.51.1
Cleveland87.30.5
Dallas135.20.9
Denver78.50.7
Detroit850.4
Green Bay112.20.5
Indianapolis98.20.8
Jacksonville88.10.5
LA Rams108.20.3
Kansas City96.50.6
Miami1240.3
Minnesota104.80.7
New England94.70.3
New Orleans111.60.8
NY Jets134.81.4
Las Vegas105.90.8
Philadelphia1291
Pittsburgh111.30.3
LA Chargers103.20.8
Seattle102.10.4
San Francisco107.60.6
Tampa Bay123.51
Tennessee106.21.1
Houston92.30.8
NY Giants143.11.2
Washington114.20.8

Virginia

Terms and Conditions

Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, and PA.  Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). 

Terms and Conditions

Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, and PA.  Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). 

Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
21+ and present in VA.

Football is underway so let's take a closer look at how defenses fair by position. We're searching for actionable takeaways that could help paint a picture for our bets for the rest of the season. 

Yards and TDs against TEs

teamYards/GameTDs/Game
Arizona61.20.5
Atlanta37.80.1
Baltimore47.80.2
Buffalo33.90.2
Carolina63.80.4
Chicago55.10.4
Cincinnati96.81.2
Cleveland48.40.4
Dallas53.30.3
Denver63.70.4
Detroit50.80.4
Green Bay45.50.5
Indianapolis68.60.4
Jacksonville65.10.5
LA Rams46.30.4
Kansas City46.40.2
Miami67.80.5
Minnesota51.30.5
New England65.80.3
New Orleans52.30.4
NY Jets46.60.5
Las Vegas37.50.2
Philadelphia32.90.2
Pittsburgh62.90.6
LA Chargers43.40.5
Seattle71.80.4
San Francisco52.60.6
Tampa Bay48.50.5
Tennessee51.90.5
Houston38.10.3
NY Giants45.80.4
Washington61.40.7

Virginia

Terms and Conditions

Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, and PA.  Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). 

Terms and Conditions

Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, and PA.  Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). 

Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
21+ and present in VA.

Football is underway so let's take a closer look at how defenses fair by position. We're searching for actionable takeaways that could help paint a picture for the rest of the year. 

Team Defensive Report Breakdown

Want to know more about which NFL team defenses struggle against certain positions? We've got you covered with our NFL Team Defensive Report. Football is all about the matchups, as some teams excel at shutting down tight ends, while others struggle against a strong running game.

Identifying the value in these matchups is crucial when betting player props and for all your NFL picks. In Odds Shark's NFL Team Defensive Report, we analyze how wide receivers, running backs, and tight ends have performed against each NFL defense.

Focus on fading the Dallas Cowboys defense when betting receiver props. The Cowboys' secondary has surrendered 171.1 yards per game to receivers. This week, Vikings receivers like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are intriguing in the props markets.

If you're betting running back props, you'll want to target backs facing the Bengals, who have allowed 158.5 rushing yards per game to running backs. Ravens runner Derrick Henry should have plenty of room to work against Cincinnati.

Looking at tight ends, you'll also want to target the Bengals (96.8 yards per game). Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely are both appealing prop targets this week as a result.

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