The Minnesota Vikings have the NFL’s best defense so far in 2026, allowing just 64 points and 1,299 yards in five games.

Both figures are the fewest in the league, according to Pro-Football-Reference.

The Chiefs rank next with 83 points allowed, followed by the Jaguars, Bengals and 49ers.

Minnesota allows 12.8 points per game and 4.6 yards per play, with 10 takeaways.

Seattle allows the fewest yards per game at 237.3 and the fewest net passing yards at 141.3.

Jacksonville is stingiest against the run at 72.2 rushing yards per game.

Detroit leads the league with 4.0 sacks per game, ahead of Cincinnati and Minnesota.

The Rams rank second against the pass despite a 2-4 record.

Read the full article for more details on the 2026 NFL defense rankings.