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Points allowed per game 32nd
Yards allowed per game 32nd
Passing yards allowed per game 32nd
Rushing yards allowed per game 22nd
Defensive sacks 2nd
Takeaways 11th
Turnover differential 4th
| Stat | Value | NFL rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed per game | 31.7 | 32nd |
| Yards allowed per game | 443.7 | 32nd |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 299.3 | 32nd |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 117.3 | 22nd |
| Defensive sacks | 12 | 2nd |
| Takeaways | 4 | 11th |
| Turnover differential | 3 | 4th |
Team stats from BALLDONTLIE, 2026 regular season, refreshed through the week. Rank is out of 32 teams, where 1st is best.
Defensive Player Stats
Tackles
| Player | Pos | G | TKL | SACKS | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | LB | 3 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | S | 3 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | LB | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Ya-Sin | CB | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | S | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | LB | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | DE | 3 | 10 | 3.5 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | CB | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Sacks
| Player | Pos | G | SACKS | TKL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | DE | 3 | 3.5 | 10 |
| Derrick Barnes | LB | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| DJ Wonnum | LB | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Chuck Clark | S | 3 | 1 | 21 |
Interceptions
| Player | Pos | G | INT | TKL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Barnes | LB | 3 | 1 | 22 |
| Chuck Clark | S | 3 | 1 | 21 |
About These Stats
The Lions 2026 defense: points and yards allowed per game, passing and rushing yards allowed, sacks, takeaways and turnover differential, each with its NFL rank, followed by the team's tackles, sacks and interceptions leaders. Everything updates through the season.
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