NFL Records - Team Rushing Defense

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NFL Records - Team Rushing Defense

Most Seasons Leading League, Fewest Yards Allowed
10	Chicago Bears	1937,1939,1942,1949,1963,1984-85,1987-88
7	Detroit	1938,1950,1952,1962,1970,1980-81
	Philadelphia	1944-45,1947-48,1953,1990-91
	Dallas	1966-69,1972,1978,1992
5	NY Giants	1940,1951,1956,1959,1986
	LA/St Louis Rams	1964-65,1973-74,1999

Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League, Fewest Yards Allowed
4	Dallas	1966-69
2	By Many Teams

Fewest Yards Allowed, Rushing, Season
519	Chicago Bears	1942
558	Philadelphia	1944
762	Pittsburgh	1982

Most Yards Allowed, Rushing, Season
3,228	Buffalo	1978
3,106	New Orleans	1980
3,010	Baltimore	1978

Fewest Touchdowns Allowed, Rushing, Season
2	Detroit	1934
	Dallas	1968
	Minnesota	1971
3	By Many Teams

Most Touchdowns Allowed, Rushing, Season
36	Oakland	1961
31	NY Giants	1980
	Tampa Bay	1986
30	Baltimore	1981

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