Fantasy · Week 3
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 WR matchups this week
The most generous defenses to WRs, and the top-projected WRs facing them.
- Dallas Cowboys+21%
Allows 37.5 points a game to WRs (21% more than average). Plays BAL at home.
Beneficiaries: Zay Flowers (10.1), Rashod Bateman (7.6), Devontez Walker (4.5)
- Indianapolis Colts+21%
Allows 37.4 points a game to WRs (21% more than average). Plays HOU at home.
Beneficiaries: Nico Collins (14.9), Kayshon Boutte (6.6), Xavier Hutchinson (5.8)
- Detroit Lions+20%
Allows 37.2 points a game to WRs (20% more than average). Plays NYJ at home.
Beneficiaries: Garrett Wilson (16.1), Isaiah Williams (6.6), Malik McClain (5.5)
- Tennessee Titans+19%
Allows 36.7 points a game to WRs (19% more than average). Plays NYG on the road.
Beneficiaries: Malik Nabers (8.4), Darnell Mooney (4.8), Malachi Fields (4.7)
- Washington Commanders+16%
Allows 35.8 points a game to WRs (16% more than average). Plays SEA at home.
Beneficiaries: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (25.3), Rashid Shaheed (7.0), Cooper Kupp (6.3)
- Baltimore Ravens+13%
Allows 35.0 points a game to WRs (13% more than average). Plays DAL on the road.
Beneficiaries: CeeDee Lamb (17.3), George Pickens (13.1), Ryan Flournoy (6.3)
Toughest WR matchups this week
The stingiest defenses to WRs. Expect these players to have a harder day than usual.
- Seattle Seahawks-23%
Allows 23.9 points a game to WRs (23% fewer than average). Plays WAS on the road.
Tough spot for: Stefon Diggs (12.9), Antonio Williams (6.4), Terry McLaurin (0.1)
- Cincinnati Bengals-18%
Allows 25.2 points a game to WRs (18% fewer than average). Plays PIT on the road.
Tough spot for: Michael Pittman (8.4), DK Metcalf (8.1), Roman Wilson (4.6)
- Kansas City Chiefs-16%
Allows 26.0 points a game to WRs (16% fewer than average). Plays MIA on the road.
Tough spot for: Malik Washington (8.2)
- Denver Broncos-16%
Allows 25.9 points a game to WRs (16% fewer than average). Plays LA at home.
Tough spot for: Puka Nacua (16.8), Davante Adams (15.1)
- Minnesota Vikings-13%
Allows 26.7 points a game to WRs (13% fewer than average). Plays TB on the road.
Tough spot for: Emeka Egbuka (8.5), Chris Godwin Jr. (6.3), Ted Hurst III (4.3)
- Carolina Panthers-12%
Allows 27.1 points a game to WRs (12% fewer than average). Plays CLE on the road.
Tough spot for: Denzel Boston (7.4), KC Concepcion (4.9), Jerry Jeudy (4.6)
Every defense, every position
Fantasy points allowed per game against the league average, sorted by WR. Tap a position tab above to re-sort. Hover a cell for the points per game.
| Defense | QB | RB | WR | TE | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | +44% | +14% | +21% | 0% | vs BAL |
| IND | +15% | +5% | +21% | +21% | vs HOU |
| DET | +28% | -8% | +20% | +27% | vs NYJ |
| TEN | +8% | -1% | +19% | 0% | @ NYG |
| WAS | +28% | +3% | +16% | +30% | vs SEA |
| BAL | +5% | +4% | +13% | -17% | @ DAL |
| CHI | +13% | 0% | +12% | -5% | vs PHI |
| NYG | +14% | +18% | +11% | -8% | vs TEN |
| ATL | +1% | -7% | +7% | -7% | @ GB |
| ARI | +4% | +8% | +5% | +23% | @ SF |
| GB | -6% | 0% | +4% | -8% | vs ATL |
| LA | -11% | -11% | +2% | -9% | @ DEN |
| PIT | 0% | -4% | +1% | +9% | vs CIN |
| LV | -7% | -1% | 0% | -23% | @ NO |
| JAX | -6% | -16% | 0% | +6% | vs NE |
| SF | -6% | +6% | -1% | -2% | vs ARI |
| TB | +15% | -1% | -2% | +29% | vs MIN |
| LAC | -17% | -17% | -3% | -12% | @ BUF |
| NYJ | +13% | +14% | -4% | +1% | @ DET |
| BUF | -8% | +16% | -4% | -30% | vs LAC |
| CLE | -12% | -4% | -5% | -11% | vs CAR |
| HOU | -6% | -15% | -5% | -9% | @ IND |
| NE | -18% | -16% | -6% | -7% | @ JAX |
| NO | -13% | +3% | -6% | -8% | vs LV |
| MIA | +14% | +21% | -7% | +19% | vs KC |
| PHI | -6% | 0% | -12% | -42% | @ CHI |
| CAR | -11% | +22% | -12% | -3% | @ CLE |
| MIN | -28% | -15% | -13% | -21% | @ TB |
| DEN | -14% | -10% | -16% | -3% | vs LA |
| KC | -16% | -11% | -16% | -9% | @ MIA |
| CIN | +7% | +21% | -18% | +54% | @ PIT |
| SEA | -22% | -17% | -23% | +12% | @ WAS |
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 (19 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.