NO defense vs RBs

NO is 1st of 32 in fantasy points allowed to RBs — a strong matchup on paper. Computed over 7 games.

Fantasy pts allowed
#1
to RBs, of 32
Rush yds allowed
139.4
#4 most generous
Yards per carry
4.81
#3 most generous
Rush TD allowed
1.6
per game
Points allowed
27.7
#29 fewest

What NO gives up to RBs

rush yards allowed/gm139.4 #4
yards per carry4.81 #3
rush TD allowed/gm1.6 #2
receptions allowed/gm21.3 #14

Rank 1 = most generous in the league, i.e. the matchup you want. Per-game rates, because teams have played different numbers of games.

What the NO defense produces

sacks/gm2.6 #10
interceptions/gm0.6 #19
points allowed/gm27.7 #29

Who actually scored on them

The most recent RBs to face NO, and what they put up — the receipts behind the rank.

Week 4Bijan Robinson26.7 pts
Week 5Aaron Jones Sr.15.7 pts
Week 6Tyrone Tracy Jr.16.5 pts
Week 7Jaylen Warren13.7 pts

Players facing NO in week 8

Jonathon Brooks RB

NO against every position

NO vs QBsNO vs WRsNO vs TEs

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.