2026 Projected IDP Depth Charts
Projected starters and coaching schemes for every NFL defense.
Fantasy Football production comes from opportunity first and foremost, and knowing which players are in line for the most snaps is one of the key pieces of information we need before projecting forward. These depth charts will focus on each team’s defensive players, helping IDP managers better grasp the top targets for the 2026 season.
Additionally, we’ve included some team projections relevant to IDP, including zone and man coverage rates, based on recent defensive playcaller data. This is important because zone coverage schemes often lead to more efficient linebacker tackling, whereas man coverage schemes lead to below-average efficiency.
Lastly, there is a projection for the team’s two-linebacker usage based on recent defensive playcaller data, so IDP managers can anticipate each team’s LB2 snap share. Of course, this is a projection based solely on past usage, so expect some year-to-year shifts and with personnel changes, but for the most part, we can bank on these tendencies to a decent degree.
Arizona Cardinals
Head Coach: Mike LaFleur
Defensive Coordinator: Nick Ralliss
Expected zone coverage rate: 80.9% (11th)
Expected man coverage rate: 15.5% (24th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 70% (25th)
Atlanta Falcons
Head Coach: Kevin Stefanski
Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Ulbrich
Expected zone coverage rate: 80.3% (12th)
Expected man coverage rate: 18.5% (18th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 93% (5th)
Baltimore Ravens
Head Coach: Jesse Minter
Defensive Coordinator: Anthony Weaver
Expected zone coverage rate: 76.1% (19th)
Expected man coverage rate: 22.6% (13th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 88% (9th)
Buffalo Bills
Head Coach: Joe Brady
Defensive Coordinator: Jim Leonhard
Expected zone coverage rate: 75.0% (21st)
Expected man coverage rate: 23.9% (11th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 74% (18th)
Carolina Panthers
Head Coach: Dave Canales
Defensive Coordinator: Ejiro Evero
Expected zone coverage rate: 86.7% (1st)
Expected man coverage rate: 11.6% (32nd)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 71% (22nd)
Chicago Bears
Head Coach: Ben Johnson
Defensive Coordinator: Dennis Allen
Expected zone coverage rate: 69.8% (28th)
Expected man coverage rate: 29.0% (4th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 84% (14th)
Cincinnati Bengals
Head Coach: Zac Taylor
Defensive Coordinator: Al Golden
Expected zone coverage rate: 71.5% (26th)
Expected man coverage rate: 26.2% (7th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 73% (21st)
Cleveland Browns
Head Coach: Todd Monken
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Rutenberg
Expected zone coverage rate: 80.3% (12th)
Expected man coverage rate: 18.5% (18th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 93% (5th)
Dallas Cowboys
Head Coach: Brian Schottenheimer
Defensive Coordinator: Christian Parker
Expected zone coverage rate: 73.6% (24th)
Expected man coverage rate: 24.6% (8th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 85% (12th)
Denver Broncos
Head Coach: Sean Payton
Defensive Coordinator: Vance Joseph
Expected zone coverage rate: 66.1% (31st)
Expected man coverage rate: 32.7% (1st)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 67% (27th)
Detroit Lions
Head Coach: Dan Campbell
Defensive Coordinator: Kelvin Sheppard
Expected zone coverage rate: 65.9% (32nd)
Expected man coverage rate: 31.3% (2nd)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 97% (2nd)
Green Bay Packers
Head Coach: Matt LaFleur
Defensive Coordinator: Jonathan Gannon
Expected zone coverage rate: 73.9% (23rd)
Expected man coverage rate: 23.1% (12th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 76% (17th)
Houston Texans
Head Coach: DeMeco Ryans
Defensive Coordinator: Matt Burke
Expected zone coverage rate: 78.6% (16th)
Expected man coverage rate: 20.4% (16th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 80% (16th)
Indianapolis Colts
Head Coach: Shane Steichen
Defensive Coordinator: Lou Anarumo
Expected zone coverage rate: 71.5% (26th)
Expected man coverage rate: 26.3% (6th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 74% (18th)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Head Coach: Liam Coen
Defensive Coordinator: Anthony Campinile
Expected zone coverage rate: 80.2% (14th)
Expected man coverage rate: 18.3% (20th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 74% (18th)
Kansas City Chiefs
Head Coach: Andy Reid
Defensive Coordinator: Steve Spagnuolo
Expected zone coverage rate: 78.1% (17th)
Expected man coverage rate: 19.6% (17th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 84% (14th)
Las Vegas Raiders
Head Coach: Klint Kubiak
Defensive Coordinator: Rob Leonard
Expected zone coverage rate: 82.8% (7th)
Expected man coverage rate: 15.0% (27th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 71% (22nd)
Los Angeles Chargers
Head Coach: Jim Harbaugh
Defensive Coordinator: Chris O’Leary
Expected zone coverage rate: 85.5% (2nd)
Expected man coverage rate: 12.9% (31st)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 62% (29th)
Los Angeles Rams
Head Coach: Sean McVay
Defensive Coordinator: Chris Shula
Expected zone coverage rate: 83.6% (4th)
Expected man coverage rate: 14.8% (29th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 67% (27th)
Miami Dolphins
Head Coach: Jeff Hafley
Defensive Coordinator: Sean Duggan
Expected zone coverage rate: 81.0% (10th)
Expected man coverage rate: 18.1% (21st)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 97% (2nd)
Minnesota Vikings
Head Coach: Kevin O’Connell
Defensive Coordinator: Brian Flores
Expected zone coverage rate: 83.1% (6th)
Expected man coverage rate: 15.5% (24th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 88% (9th)
New England Patriots
Head Coach: Mike Vrabel
Defensive Coordinator: Zak Kuhr
Expected zone coverage rate: 69.7% (29th)
Expected man coverage rate: 28.5% (5th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 59% (31st)
New Orleans Saints
Head Coach: Kellen Moore
Defensive Coordinator: Brandon Staley
Expected zone coverage rate: 81.8% (9th)
Expected man coverage rate: 15.8% (23rd)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 62% (29th)
New York Giants
Head Coach: John Harbaugh
Defensive Coordinator: Dennard Wilson
Expected zone coverage rate: 80.0% (15th)
Expected man coverage rate: 18.0% (22nd)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 91% (7th)
New York Jets
Head Coach: Aaron Glenn
Defensive Coordinator: Brian Duker
Expected zone coverage rate: 66.3% (30th)
Expected man coverage rate: 30.8% (3rd)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 87% (11th)
Philadelphia Eagles
Head Coach: Nick Sirianni
Defensive Coordinator: Vic Fangio
Expected zone coverage rate: 73.6% (24th)
Expected man coverage rate: 24.6% (9th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 85% (12th)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Head Coach: Mike McCarthy
Defensive Coordinator: Patrick Graham
Expected zone coverage rate: 82.8% (7th)
Expected man coverage rate: 15.0% (28th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 71% (22nd)
San Francisco 49ers
Head Coach: Kyle Shanahan
Defensive Coordinator: Raheem Morris
Expected zone coverage rate: 76.3% (18th)
Expected man coverage rate: 22.0% (15th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 50% (32nd)
Seattle Seahawks
Head Coach: Mike Macdonald
Defensive Coordinator: Aden Durde
Expected zone coverage rate: 83.6% (5th)
Expected man coverage rate: 15.5% (24th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 69% (26th)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Head Coach: Todd Bowles
Defensive Coordinator: Todd Bowles
Expected zone coverage rate: 75.4% (20th)
Expected man coverage rate: 22.5% (14th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 90% (8th)
Tennessee Titans
Head Coach: Robert Saleh
Defensive Coordinator: Gus Bradley
Expected zone coverage rate: 83.8% (3rd)
Expected man coverage rate: 14.1% (30th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 98% (1st)
Washington Commanders
Head Coach: Dan Quinn
Defensive Coordinator: Daronte Jones
Expected zone coverage rate: 74.3% (22nd)
Expected man coverage rate: 24.0% (10th)
Projected two-linebacker usage: 97% (2nd)
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