NFL standings ordered by average points allowed: Eagles defense keeps impressing
And, just like that, it's Week 13. The postseason picture is beginning to come into focus. The Philadelphia Eagles are staring up the ladder at the Detroit Lions. Wait! The Detroit Lions?
That's right boys and girls. This isn't your mom and dad's Lions squad. Somewhere Barry Sanders is looking for a time machine. Where in the heck was this culture when he was captivating our imaginations?
Don't fret Birds fans. The Lions have only lost once, but that doesn't mean they are unbeatable. Frankly, we believe the Eagles have a shot at securing the NFC's top seed when the postseason begins.
But, if they cross paths with the Lions, especially in Detroit, they'll need to score points. They'll also have to find ways to slow down Jared Goff and company. That also isn't impossible.
The NFL's top ten teams in terms of points per game allowed.
As complicated as the game of football can be sometimes with scheme and strategy, there are concepts that are extremely easy to understand. We don't have to complicate things here. The teams that score and keep their opponent from doing so often win.
Every NFL team has played 11 or 12 games this season. Philly's defense allowed an offensive onslaught by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4 but remain on of pro football's top units.
They rank first in total defense. They are top ten in points allowed.
Team and rank | Games Played | Points | PPG Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
1. L.A. Chargers | 11 | 175 | 15.9 |
2. Detroit Lions | 11 | 183 | 16.6 |
3. Denver Broncos | 12 | 202 | 16.8 |
4. Pittsburgh Steelers | 11 | 186 | 16.9 |
5. Minnesota Vikings | 11 | 197 | 17.9 |
6. Philadelphia Eagles | 11 | 199 | 18.1 |
7. Buffalo Bills | 11 | 214 | 19.5 |
8. Chicago Bears | 11 | 217 | 19.7 |
9. K.C. Chiefs | 11 | 218 | 19.8 |
10. Green Bay Packers | 11 | 223 | 20.3 |
The remaining teams ranked (11 games played unless otherwise noted)
The remaining NFL defenses stack as follows.
11. Arizona Cardinals - 21.5 PPG allowed
11. Miami Dolphins - 21.5 PPG allowed
13. New York Jets - 22.0 PPG allowed
14. Seattle Seahawks - 22.2 PPG allowed
15. Houston Texans - 22.3 PPG allowed (12 games played)
16. Indianapolis Colts 22.8 PPG allowed (12 games played)
17. New York Giants - 22.9 PPG allowed
18. Washington Commanders 23.1 PPG allowed (12 games played)
19. New England Patriots 23.5 PPG allowed (12 games played)
20. New Orleans Saints - 23.6 PPG allowed
20. San Francisco 49ers - 23.6 PPG allowed
22. Cleveland Browns - 24.3 PPG allowed
23. Baltimore Ravens - 24.5 PPG allowed (12 games played)
24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 24.8 PPG allowed
25. Atlanta Falcons - 24.9 PPG allowed
26. Los Angeles Rams - 25.1 PPG allowed
27. Tennessee Titans - 26.4 PPG allowed
28. Cincinnati Bengals - 26.9 PPG allowed
29. Las Vegas Raiders - 28.5 PPG allowed
30. Jacksonville Jaguars - 28.7 PPG allowed
31. Dallas Cowboys - 29.0 PPG allowed
32. Carolina Panthers - 30.9 PPG allowed
Philly's defense will be tested in Week 13. Perhaps you've heard. The Baltimore Ravens are talented. They field the reigning MVP (Lamar Jackson) and Saquon Barkley's biggest obstacle to winning the rushing title (Derrick Henry).
King Henry playfully pled to Saquon Barkley following the Ravens' win on Monday Night Football. Pleasantries will be tossed out of the window at kickoff. Baltimore represents one of the Eagles' toughest tests on both sides of the ball this season.
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