Which NFL team has the best defensive line? We break down the leaders, looking at every metric including pressure rate generated, yards before contact allowed per run, and more.
NFL Defensive Line Stats
| Team | Pressure Rate | No Blitz Pressure Rate | Yards Before Contact Per RB Rush | Rush Stuff Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 44.6 | 42.1 | 1.0 | 20.6 |
| Texans | 42.1 | 38.0 | 1.1 | 18.0 |
| Browns | 41.7 | 38.5 | 0.8 | 26.4 |
| Broncos | 41.7 | 40.0 | 0.9 | 20.4 |
| Eagles | 40.3 | 38.2 | 1.4 | 15.6 |
| Rams | 40.2 | 38.8 | 1.2 | 13.3 |
| Cowboys | 39.9 | 36.0 | 1.5 | 21.3 |
| Buccaneers | 39.9 | 35.4 | 1.4 | 21.7 |
| Chiefs | 39.9 | 38.8 | 1.3 | 20.0 |
| Seahawks | 39.7 | 36.0 | 1.0 | 20.5 |
| Packers | 39.2 | 35.7 | 1.2 | 17.0 |
| Patriots | 38.4 | 34.8 | 1.3 | 18.0 |
| Bills | 37.7 | 34.3 | 1.6 | 18.9 |
| Falcons | 36.9 | 30.4 | 1.3 | 16.5 |
| Lions | 36.5 | 33.7 | 1.9 | 19.1 |
| Chargers | 36.3 | 34.9 | 1.2 | 21.2 |
| Steelers | 36.3 | 32.7 | 1.2 | 17.1 |
| Jaguars | 36.2 | 33.6 | 1.1 | 19.5 |
| Titans | 35.7 | 33.8 | 0.9 | 21.9 |
| Commanders | 35.4 | 34.1 | 1.4 | 19.8 |
| Giants | 34.5 | 30.8 | 1.9 | 20.9 |
| Dolphins | 32.8 | 30.3 | 1.2 | 20.0 |
| Colts | 32.6 | 30.8 | 1.4 | 22.1 |
| Saints | 32.4 | 31.2 | 1.5 | 21.1 |
| Raiders | 32.4 | 30.8 | 0.8 | 25.0 |
| Bengals | 31.8 | 29.8 | 1.8 | 14.6 |
| Cardinals | 31.8 | 30.5 | 1.4 | 23.5 |
| Bears | 31.7 | 29.7 | 1.8 | 15.1 |
| Ravens | 31.5 | 29.1 | 1.2 | 20.1 |
| 49ers | 29.9 | 26.7 | 1.6 | 18.3 |
| Jets | 29.4 | 27.4 | 0.9 | 23.3 |
| Panthers | 27.8 | 25.7 | 1.9 | 17.4 |
