Fantasy · Week 5
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.
- Washington Commanders+22%
Allows 38.1 points a game to WRs (22% more than average). Plays NYG at home.
Beneficiaries: Malik Nabers (8.0), Darnell Mooney (4.9), Malachi Fields (4.7)
- Dallas Cowboys+18%
Allows 36.7 points a game to WRs (18% more than average). Plays TB at home.
Beneficiaries: Emeka Egbuka (9.8), Chris Godwin Jr. (7.0), Ted Hurst III (5.8)
- Detroit Lions+18%
Allows 36.8 points a game to WRs (18% more than average). Plays ARI on the road.
Beneficiaries: Michael Wilson (12.8), Marvin Harrison Jr. (7.6), Kendrick Bourne (5.9)
- Baltimore Ravens+16%
Allows 36.2 points a game to WRs (16% more than average). Plays ATL on the road.
Beneficiaries: Drake London (14.4), Olamide Zaccheaus (4.3)
- Indianapolis Colts+15%
Allows 35.8 points a game to WRs (15% more than average). Plays PIT on the road.
Beneficiaries: DK Metcalf (11.4), Roman Wilson (10.0), Michael Pittman (8.5)
- Tennessee Titans+12%
Allows 34.9 points a game to WRs (12% more than average). Plays HOU at home.
Beneficiaries: Nico Collins (14.6), Kayshon Boutte (6.4), Xavier Hutchinson (6.3)
Toughest WR matchups this week
The stingiest defenses to WRs. Expect these players to have a harder day than usual.
- Seattle Seahawks-18%
Allows 25.6 points a game to WRs (18% fewer than average). Plays SF at home.
Tough spot for: Deebo Samuel Sr. (9.0), Mike Evans (4.8)
- Cincinnati Bengals-14%
Allows 26.8 points a game to WRs (14% fewer than average). Plays MIA on the road.
Tough spot for: Malik Washington (7.3), Chris Bell (4.4)
- Denver Broncos-13%
Allows 27.1 points a game to WRs (13% fewer than average). Plays LAC on the road.
Tough spot for: Quentin Johnston (7.1), Tre Harris (5.6), Ladd McConkey (5.2)
- Minnesota Vikings-13%
Allows 27.0 points a game to WRs (13% fewer than average). Plays NO on the road.
Tough spot for: Chris Olave (16.2), Devaughn Vele (8.0)
- New Orleans Saints-10%
Allows 28.1 points a game to WRs (10% fewer than average). Plays MIN at home.
Tough spot for: Jordan Addison (9.5), Jauan Jennings (8.4)
- Miami Dolphins-9%
Allows 28.3 points a game to WRs (9% fewer than average). Plays CIN at home.
Tough spot for: Ja'Marr Chase (17.5), Tee Higgins (13.2), Dohnte Meyers (4.0)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | +31% | +1% | +22% | +30% | vs NYG |
| DAL | +41% | +15% | +18% | +2% | vs TB |
| DET | +29% | -10% | +18% | +42% | @ ARI |
| BAL | +5% | +4% | +16% | -16% | @ ATL |
| IND | +10% | +2% | +15% | +18% | @ PIT |
| TEN | +1% | -2% | +12% | -8% | vs HOU |
| ATL | +2% | -12% | +12% | -10% | vs BAL |
| NYG | +8% | +14% | +10% | -13% | @ WAS |
| CHI | +7% | -4% | +8% | -12% | @ GB |
| PIT | 0% | -2% | +6% | +7% | vs IND |
| ARI | +11% | +9% | +5% | +28% | vs DET |
| GB | -8% | +11% | +4% | -11% | vs CHI |
| LA | -7% | -10% | +1% | -13% | vs BUF |
| SF | -1% | +8% | 0% | +3% | @ SEA |
| JAX | -12% | -17% | 0% | -4% | vs PHI |
| LV | -3% | -1% | -2% | -2% | @ NE |
| NE | -15% | -11% | -3% | -12% | vs LV |
| TB | +10% | -3% | -3% | +18% | @ DAL |
| CLE | -9% | -7% | -3% | +2% | @ NYJ |
| NYJ | +12% | +24% | -4% | -2% | vs CLE |
| BUF | -10% | +15% | -4% | -37% | @ LA |
| HOU | -11% | -18% | -4% | -7% | @ TEN |
| PHI | -2% | -2% | -6% | -41% | @ JAX |
| LAC | -15% | -12% | -7% | -18% | vs DEN |
| MIA | +12% | +20% | -9% | +21% | vs CIN |
| NO | -9% | +4% | -10% | +10% | vs MIN |
| MIN | -29% | -18% | -13% | -23% | @ NO |
| DEN | -11% | -7% | -13% | +5% | @ LAC |
| CIN | +9% | +19% | -14% | +49% | @ MIA |
| KC | -19% | -11% | -16% | -12% | Bye |
| SEA | -18% | -17% | -18% | +3% | vs SF |
| CAR | -8% | +20% | -18% | +3% | Bye |
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.