Fantasy · Week 4
Defense vs position
Which defenses give up the most fantasy points to each position, and who gets to face them this week. Green means a good matchup for the offense.
Best RB matchups this week
The most generous defenses to RBs, and the top-projected RBs facing them.
- New York Jets+27%
Allows 24.8 points a game to RBs (27% more than average). Plays CHI on the road.
Beneficiaries: D'Andre Swift (15.0), Kyle Monangai (7.1)
- Miami Dolphins+22%
Allows 23.7 points a game to RBs (22% more than average). Plays MIN on the road.
Beneficiaries: Aaron Jones (11.0)
- Carolina Panthers+21%
Allows 23.6 points a game to RBs (21% more than average). Plays DET at home.
Beneficiaries: Jahmyr Gibbs (27.7)
- Cincinnati Bengals+19%
Allows 23.2 points a game to RBs (19% more than average). Plays JAX at home.
Beneficiaries: Bhayshul Tuten (11.6), Chris Rodriguez Jr. (5.4)
- Buffalo Bills+17%
Allows 22.8 points a game to RBs (17% more than average). Plays NE at home.
Beneficiaries: Rhamondre Stevenson (8.4), TreVeyon Henderson (8.1)
- Dallas Cowboys+16%
Allows 22.6 points a game to RBs (16% more than average). Plays HOU on the road.
Beneficiaries: David Montgomery (9.8), Woody Marks (6.6)
Toughest RB matchups this week
The stingiest defenses to RBs. Expect these players to have a harder day than usual.
- Seattle Seahawks-22%
Allows 15.2 points a game to RBs (22% fewer than average). Plays LAC at home.
Tough spot for: Omarion Hampton (8.8)
- Jacksonville Jaguars-20%
Allows 15.5 points a game to RBs (20% fewer than average). Plays CIN on the road.
Tough spot for: Chase Brown (11.2)
- Houston Texans-19%
Allows 15.8 points a game to RBs (19% fewer than average). Plays DAL at home.
Tough spot for: Javonte Williams (11.7)
- Minnesota Vikings-18%
Allows 16.0 points a game to RBs (18% fewer than average). Plays MIA at home.
Tough spot for: Ollie Gordon II (4.5)
- Los Angeles Rams-13%
Allows 16.9 points a game to RBs (13% fewer than average). Plays PHI on the road.
Tough spot for: Saquon Barkley (9.3)
- New England Patriots-13%
Allows 17.0 points a game to RBs (13% fewer than average). Plays BUF on the road.
Tough spot for: James Cook (16.5), Ty Johnson (4.2)
Every defense, every position
Fantasy points allowed per game against the league average, sorted by RB. Tap a position tab above to re-sort. Hover a cell for the points per game.
| Defense | QB | RB | WR | TE | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | +12% | +27% | -4% | -2% | @ CHI |
| MIA | +12% | +22% | -10% | +23% | @ MIN |
| CAR | -8% | +21% | -19% | +6% | vs DET |
| CIN | +9% | +19% | -13% | +53% | vs JAX |
| BUF | -10% | +17% | -4% | -37% | vs NE |
| DAL | +41% | +16% | +20% | +2% | @ HOU |
| NYG | +8% | +15% | +11% | -15% | vs ARI |
| GB | -7% | +12% | +5% | -13% | @ TB |
| ARI | +11% | +11% | +6% | +31% | @ NYG |
| NO | -9% | +6% | -9% | +9% | vs ATL |
| SF | -1% | +5% | -1% | 0% | vs DEN |
| WAS | +31% | +3% | +23% | +39% | vs IND |
| IND | +10% | +3% | +15% | +19% | @ WAS |
| BAL | +5% | +2% | +15% | -17% | vs TEN |
| TEN | +1% | +1% | +12% | -8% | @ BAL |
| PHI | -2% | 0% | -7% | -45% | vs LA |
| LV | -3% | -1% | -3% | -1% | vs KC |
| CHI | +8% | -3% | +11% | -15% | vs NYJ |
| CLE | -13% | -5% | -3% | -5% | vs PIT |
| TB | +10% | -6% | -3% | +20% | vs GB |
| DEN | -11% | -6% | -15% | +3% | @ SF |
| PIT | +3% | -9% | +7% | +11% | @ CLE |
| DET | +29% | -10% | +20% | +47% | @ CAR |
| LAC | -15% | -11% | -8% | -19% | @ SEA |
| ATL | +2% | -12% | +13% | -9% | @ NO |
| KC | -19% | -12% | -19% | -13% | @ LV |
| NE | -15% | -13% | -3% | -14% | @ BUF |
| LA | -7% | -13% | +2% | -14% | @ PHI |
| MIN | -29% | -18% | -14% | -23% | vs MIA |
| HOU | -11% | -19% | -4% | -8% | vs DAL |
| JAX | -12% | -20% | -2% | -4% | @ CIN |
| SEA | -18% | -22% | -20% | +1% | vs LAC |
How this is built
For each defense we add up the fantasy points opposing quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends scored against it, per game, and compare that with the league average for the position. Last season's full record is the starting point (20 games of evidence behind each number now), and this season's games count more as they pile up, so a defense that changed a lot moves quickly.
The same numbers feed our projections: a generous defense lifts a player's projection, a stingy one lowers it, but only modestly, because a matchup matters far less than a player's role. Points allowed also reflect who the defense has faced and how often it trailed, so treat extreme numbers with care.
Player stats from nflverse (CC-BY 4.0). Estimates, not guarantees.