NFL Red Zone Stats 2026: Offense & Defense Efficiency

This page shows NFL red-zone stats for all 32 teams, both on offense and defense.

Use the table below to see how often teams reach the red zone and how efficiently they score once they do.

Also see how well every defense does defending the red zone.

Click here for NFL player red-zone stats and efficiency

Best NFL Red-Zone Offenses 2026

The San Francisco 49ers lead the league in red-zone efficiency in 2026.

1. San Francisco 49ers
2. Detroit Lions
3. Dallas Cowboys
4. New Orleans Saints
5. Buffalo Bills

Worst NFL Red-Zone Offenses 2026

The Chicago Bears are last in the league in red-zone efficiency in 2026.

1. Chicago Bears
2. Cleveland Browns
3. Minnesota Vikings
4. Tennessee Titans
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Best NFL Red-Zone Defenses 2026

The Minnesota Vikings lead the league in defensive red-zone efficiency in 2026.

1. Minnesota Vikings
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
3. Cincinnati Bengals
4. Denver Broncos
5. Cleveland Browns
6. Pittsburgh Steelers

Worst NFL Red-Zone Defenses 2026

The Washington Commanders are last in the league in defensive red-zone efficiency in 2026.

1. Washington Commanders
2. Seattle Seahawks
3. Detroit Lions
4. Buffalo Bills
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Las Vegas Raiders

Why Is Red-Zone Performance Important?

Most NFL touchdowns come from inside the red zone.

Since 2010:

• 73.7% of all red-zone touchdowns come from inside the 10-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 73.1%.
• 47.3% of all red-zone touchdowns are scored from inside the 5-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 47.2%.
• 86.4% of all rushing touchdowns come from inside the red zone. In 2025, that rate was 84.1%.
• 67.1% of all passing touchdowns come from inside the red zone. In 2025, that rate was 69.1%.
• 73.9% of all rushing touchdowns come from inside the 10-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 73.1%.
• 43.8% of all passing touchdowns scored overall come from inside the 10-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 44.0%.
• 57.1% of all rushing touchdowns come from inside the 5-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 53.5%.
• 22.7% of all passing touchdowns scored overall come from inside the 5-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 23.8%.
• 32.5% of all rushing touchdowns overall come from the 1-yard line. In 2025, that rate was 28.6%.

Red-zone performance can make or break an NFL offense.