Vikings lead NFL with 63 first downs allowed per PFF

Bears rank second at 85, ahead of Seahawks at 92.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 45m1 min read

Via @PFF on X

What happened: Kansas City sits fourth on the PFF leaderboard with 93 first downs allowed this season, followed by Carolina at 99.

Why it matters: NFC North rivals Minnesota and Chicago pace the league in stopping opposing chains while the Bears have compiled a 6-3 mark allowing 19.0 points per game. Sustaining early-down stops gives all five defenses leverage entering the middle of the 2026 regular season.

By the numbers: First downs allowed in 2026 (PFF): Minnesota Vikings 63, Chicago Bears 85, Seattle Seahawks 92, Kansas City Chiefs 93, Carolina Panthers 99. Chicago Bears season metrics: 6-3 record, 24.1 points per game, 19.0 points allowed per game, 112 plays inside the red zone.

What to watch: Seattle faces both Kansas City and Chicago before the Nov. 10 trade cutoff, while Minnesota and Kansas City also weigh roster moves ahead of the deadline.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-22T23:01:15.245065+00:00

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