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 QB matchups this week
The most generous defenses to QBs, and the top-projected QBs facing them.
- Dallas Cowboys+41%
Allows 23.4 points a game to QBs (41% more than average). Plays HOU on the road.
Beneficiaries: C.J. Stroud (16.5)
- Washington Commanders+31%
Allows 21.7 points a game to QBs (31% more than average). Plays IND at home.
Beneficiaries: Daniel Jones (14.8)
- Detroit Lions+29%
Allows 21.4 points a game to QBs (29% more than average). Plays CAR on the road.
Beneficiaries: Bryce Young (19.1)
- Miami Dolphins+12%
Allows 18.5 points a game to QBs (12% more than average). Plays MIN on the road.
Beneficiaries: Kyler Murray (10.7), Carson Wentz (8.4)
- New York Jets+12%
Allows 18.6 points a game to QBs (12% more than average). Plays CHI on the road.
Beneficiaries: Case Keenum (10.3)
- Arizona Cardinals+11%
Allows 18.3 points a game to QBs (11% more than average). Plays NYG on the road.
Toughest QB matchups this week
The stingiest defenses to QBs. Expect these players to have a harder day than usual.
- Minnesota Vikings-29%
Allows 11.7 points a game to QBs (29% fewer than average). Plays MIA at home.
Tough spot for: Malik Willis (8.7)
- Kansas City Chiefs-19%
Allows 13.4 points a game to QBs (19% fewer than average). Plays LV on the road.
Tough spot for: Kirk Cousins (12.2)
- Seattle Seahawks-18%
Allows 13.5 points a game to QBs (18% fewer than average). Plays LAC at home.
Tough spot for: Justin Herbert (11.5)
- New England Patriots-15%
Allows 14.1 points a game to QBs (15% fewer than average). Plays BUF on the road.
Tough spot for: Josh Allen (25.1)
- Los Angeles Chargers-15%
Allows 14.1 points a game to QBs (15% fewer than average). Plays SEA on the road.
Tough spot for: Sam Darnold (12.4)
- Cleveland Browns-13%
Allows 14.4 points a game to QBs (13% fewer than average). Plays PIT at home.
Tough spot for: Aaron Rodgers (11.6)
Every defense, every position
Fantasy points allowed per game against the league average, sorted by QB. Tap a position tab above to re-sort. Hover a cell for the points per game.
| Defense | QB | RB | WR | TE | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | +41% | +15% | +18% | +2% | @ HOU |
| WAS | +31% | +1% | +22% | +30% | vs IND |
| DET | +29% | -10% | +18% | +42% | @ CAR |
| MIA | +12% | +21% | -9% | +21% | @ MIN |
| NYJ | +12% | +24% | -4% | -2% | @ CHI |
| ARI | +11% | +9% | +5% | +28% | @ NYG |
| TB | +10% | -3% | -3% | +18% | vs GB |
| IND | +10% | +3% | +15% | +18% | @ WAS |
| CIN | +9% | +19% | -14% | +49% | vs JAX |
| NYG | +8% | +14% | +10% | -13% | vs ARI |
| CHI | +8% | -4% | +8% | -12% | vs NYJ |
| BAL | +5% | +4% | +16% | -16% | vs TEN |
| PIT | +2% | -7% | +7% | +9% | @ CLE |
| ATL | +2% | -11% | +12% | -10% | @ NO |
| TEN | +1% | -2% | +12% | -8% | @ BAL |
| SF | -1% | +8% | 0% | +3% | vs DEN |
| PHI | -2% | -2% | -6% | -41% | vs LA |
| LV | -3% | -1% | -2% | -2% | vs KC |
| GB | -7% | +11% | +5% | -11% | @ TB |
| LA | -7% | -10% | +1% | -13% | @ PHI |
| CAR | -8% | +20% | -18% | +3% | vs DET |
| NO | -9% | +4% | -10% | +10% | vs ATL |
| BUF | -10% | +15% | -4% | -37% | vs NE |
| DEN | -11% | -7% | -13% | +5% | @ SF |
| HOU | -11% | -18% | -4% | -6% | vs DAL |
| JAX | -12% | -17% | 0% | -4% | @ CIN |
| CLE | -13% | -5% | -6% | -4% | vs PIT |
| LAC | -15% | -12% | -7% | -18% | @ SEA |
| NE | -15% | -11% | -3% | -12% | @ BUF |
| SEA | -18% | -17% | -18% | +3% | vs LAC |
| KC | -19% | -11% | -16% | -11% | @ LV |
| MIN | -29% | -18% | -13% | -23% | vs MIA |
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.