NFL Team Defensive Report: Position vs Team

Yards and TDs against WRs

team	Yards/Game	TDs/Game
Arizona	146.4	0.8
Atlanta	154.9	1.4
Baltimore	174.1	1.2
Buffalo	148.3	0.9
Carolina	139.5	1.1
Chicago	138.9	0.8
Cincinnati	150.1	1
Cleveland	154.1	1.1
Dallas	157.4	0.9
Denver	152	0.5
Detroit	180.6	0.7
Green Bay	133.6	0.9
Indianapolis	145.9	0.7
Jacksonville	180.9	1.1
LA Rams	144.6	1.2
Kansas City	132.6	1
Miami	129.8	0.7
Minnesota	190.9	1.1
New England	150	0.9
New Orleans	173.6	0.9
NY Jets	137.2	0.7
Las Vegas	133.3	1
Philadelphia	125.4	0.7
Pittsburgh	153.6	0.8
LA Chargers	150.9	1.1
Seattle	136.8	1.1
San Francisco	127.1	0.8
Tampa Bay	154	1
Tennessee	129	0.8
Houston	155.1	1.4
NY Giants	138.7	1
Washington	136.4	1.1

Best Bet: WRs vs Vikings

Despite their defensive prowess, the Vikings have been a sieve against opposing pass-catchers allowing nearly 200 receiving yards and 1.2 touchdowns per game.

Minnesota's back-seven has a PFF coverage grade of just 63.9. Each of the Vikings top-three corners in Byron Murphy, Stephon Gilmore, and Shaquil Griffin have each allowed a reception on over 66% of targets this season. That'll get the job done for your wide receiver props. Smack the overs against the Vikings.

Best Bet: WRs vs Lions

Detroit may have a dominant offense, but boy does their secondary stink. Detroit's top-three corners of Carlton Davis, Terrion Arnold and Amik Robertson have each allowed a passer rating above 88 when targeted this season. Now, Carlton Davis has been lost long term with a jaw injury. While Detroit has a few good safeties, quality cornerbacks have been absent in MoTown for a long time, hence the Lions' ugly 180.6 yards per game yielded to wide receivers, the second-worst mark in the league. Additionally, top defensive tackle Alim McNeill will also miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. With Detroit's propensity for leaning on offense to win, the team finds itself in many shootouts, where deep plays are quite common. If you're looking to bet a receiving yards OVER prop, look to see who Detroit plays.

Best Fade: WRs vs 49ers
San Francisco has missed the presence of top cover man Charvarious Ward for long stretches this season, but that hasn't stopped their secondary from dominating opposing wideouts. The 49ers have allowed just 129 receiving yards and 0.8 touchdowns per game to the position.

Best Fade: WRs vs Eagles

Since Week 8, the Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the best defenses in the NFL. Boasting a top-three EPA per play in rating against both the rush and the pass. Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell have transformed the Eagles defensive backfield. They give away absolutely nothing for free on the back end. Fade WR against the Eagles wherever possible

Yards and TDs against RBs

team	RushYards/Game	TDs/Game
Arizona	133.9	0.9
Atlanta	111.1	0.6
Baltimore	94.4	0.6
Buffalo	128.9	1
Carolina	139.6	1
Chicago	136.3	0.9
Cincinnati	110.1	0.9
Cleveland	97.4	0.6
Dallas	118.4	1.1
Denver	108.7	0.7
Detroit	87.1	0.7
Green Bay	122.9	0.9
Indianapolis	117.9	0.8
Jacksonville	135.4	1.2
LA Rams	124.4	0.5
Kansas City	69.1	0.5
Miami	107.1	1
Minnesota	89.9	0.5
New England	117.1	1
New Orleans	111.8	1.1
NY Jets	106.6	0.5
Las Vegas	117.1	0.8
Philadelphia	102.1	0.3
Pittsburgh	103	0.7
LA Chargers	111.1	0.3
Seattle	120.6	0.6
San Francisco	112.4	1.1
Tampa Bay	108.7	0.7
Tennessee	90.9	1
Houston	91.9	0.5
NY Giants	141.1	0.9
Washington	101.1	0.4

Best Bet: RBs vs Giants

The Giants are once again the doormat of the NFC East, and you can blame a horrendous rushing defense for why New York is out of playoff contention. The Giants yield 141.1 rushing yards per game and nearly a touchdown per game, the worst mark in the NFL, and there's no indication things are getting better. Tommy DeVito won't save New York this season. Hammering opposing running back prop OVERs and anytime touchdown scorers against the G-Men is a good idea for the rest of the season.

Best Fade: RBs vs Lions

Detroit's mammoth defensive line makes it one of the best units against the run in the NFL. The Lions eat up opposing rushers for breakfast allowing just 87.1 rushing yards per game to backs. On top of that, promising linebacker Jack Campbell now starts behind this huge defensive line. The addition of D.J. Reader in free agency has only helped their cause. Fade running backs against the Lions.

Best Fade: RBs vs Chiefs

Steve Spagnolo's defense hasn't been kind to opposing running backs this season. Backs are averaging rush 69.1 YPG and only 0.5 touchdowns per game. Those numbers rank first and fourth (tied), respectively, in the NFL.

Yards and TDs against TEs

team	Yards/Game	TDs/Game
Arizona	45.3	0.1
Atlanta	47.1	0.2
Baltimore	61.4	0.2
Buffalo	44.3	0.2
Carolina	56.9	0.7
Chicago	61.9	0.2
Cincinnati	67.1	0.6
Cleveland	49.2	0.3
Dallas	43	0.4
Denver	45.1	0.3
Detroit	36.6	0.1
Green Bay	59.4	0.3
Indianapolis	58.9	0.6
Jacksonville	54	0.5
LA Rams	56.2	0.3
Kansas City	74.6	0.3
Miami	53.1	0.2
Minnesota	48.6	0.1
New England	53.2	0.4
New Orleans	54	0.1
NY Jets	45.9	0.2
Las Vegas	64.9	0.5
Philadelphia	38.3	0.4
Pittsburgh	50.1	0.3
LA Chargers	45.7	0.1
Seattle	56.9	0.2
San Francisco	37.8	0.2
Tampa Bay	69.6	0.4
Tennessee	42.3	0.3
Houston	38.4	0.4
NY Giants	40.1	0.2
Washington	42.9	0.5

Best Bet: TE vs Chiefs

The Chiefs have struggled immensely against opposing tight ends this season, allowing 74.6 receiving yards per game to the position. In an era where quality tight-end play is hard to find, this trend represents a great opportunity to make some money as a prop bettor. Jump on TE player props against Steve Spagnuolo's defense -- it's worked out great so far this year.

Best Bet: TE vs Bengals

Cincinnati can't cover anyone. That's made apparent by the 67.1 yards per game they surrender to opposing tight ends. Lou Anarumo's unit has struggled to stop opposing offenses and big men have destroyed them over the middle of the field. Target tight ends against the Bengals.

Best Fade: TEs vs Texans

Demeco Ryan has his Houston Texans defense choking out opposing tight ends, holding them to just 38.4 yards and 0.4 touchdowns per game. I don't know how they get it done, but Houston has maintained that low output since Week 3 of the season. Don't expect a massive outing for any tight ends against the Texans.

Best Fade: TEs vs Lions

Aaron Glenn's defense has stymied opposing tight ends all year. Detroit is only giving up 36.6 yards and .1 touchdowns per game to opposing tight ends. Some of that may be because the Lions are so vulnerable to wide receivers, but either way, it's causing tight ends to have disappointing performances vs Detroit.

Team Defensive Report Breakdown

Want to know more about which NFL team defenses struggle against certain positions? We'e 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.