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+31%
Allows 22.8 points a game to RBs (31% more than average). Plays CHI on the road.
Beneficiaries: D'Andre Swift (13.6), Kyle Monangai (6.6)
- Miami Dolphins+23%
Allows 21.4 points a game to RBs (23% more than average). Plays MIN on the road.
Beneficiaries: Aaron Jones (9.8)
- Carolina Panthers+23%
Allows 21.4 points a game to RBs (23% more than average). Plays DET at home.
Beneficiaries: Jahmyr Gibbs (24.9)
- Buffalo Bills+19%
Allows 20.7 points a game to RBs (19% more than average). Plays NE at home.
Beneficiaries: TreVeyon Henderson (7.5), Rhamondre Stevenson (7.3)
- Cincinnati Bengals+19%
Allows 20.7 points a game to RBs (19% more than average). Plays JAX at home.
Beneficiaries: Bhayshul Tuten (10.9), Chris Rodriguez Jr. (5.3)
- New York Giants+17%
Allows 20.3 points a game to RBs (17% more than average). Plays ARI at home.
Beneficiaries: Jeremiyah Love (8.0)
Toughest RB matchups this week
The stingiest defenses to RBs. Expect these players to have a harder day than usual.
- Seattle Seahawks-28%
Allows 12.6 points a game to RBs (28% fewer than average). Plays LAC at home.
Tough spot for: Omarion Hampton (7.9)
- Jacksonville Jaguars-24%
Allows 13.2 points a game to RBs (24% fewer than average). Plays CIN on the road.
Tough spot for: Chase Brown (9.4)
- Houston Texans-20%
Allows 13.9 points a game to RBs (20% fewer than average). Plays DAL at home.
Tough spot for: Javonte Williams (10.6)
- Los Angeles Rams-17%
Allows 14.4 points a game to RBs (17% fewer than average). Plays PHI on the road.
Tough spot for: Saquon Barkley (8.2)
- Minnesota Vikings-17%
Allows 14.3 points a game to RBs (17% fewer than average). Plays MIA at home.
Tough spot for: Ollie Gordon II (4.2)
- New England Patriots-15%
Allows 14.8 points a game to RBs (15% fewer than average). Plays BUF on the road.
Tough spot for: James Cook (15.5)
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% | +31% | -4% | -2% | @ CHI |
| MIA | +12% | +23% | -11% | +25% | @ MIN |
| CAR | -8% | +23% | -22% | +11% | vs DET |
| BUF | -10% | +19% | -4% | -37% | vs NE |
| CIN | +9% | +19% | -12% | +59% | vs JAX |
| NYG | +8% | +17% | +12% | -19% | vs ARI |
| DAL | +41% | +16% | +24% | +2% | @ HOU |
| ARI | +11% | +14% | +9% | +36% | @ NYG |
| GB | -7% | +14% | +5% | -17% | @ TB |
| NO | -9% | +8% | -9% | +6% | vs ATL |
| WAS | +31% | +5% | +25% | +53% | vs IND |
| IND | +10% | +4% | +15% | +19% | @ WAS |
| TEN | +1% | +3% | +13% | -9% | @ BAL |
| PHI | -2% | +2% | -9% | -51% | vs LA |
| SF | -1% | +2% | -3% | -5% | vs DEN |
| BAL | +5% | -1% | +14% | -19% | vs TEN |
| LV | -3% | -2% | -5% | +2% | vs KC |
| CHI | +8% | -2% | +14% | -20% | vs NYJ |
| DEN | -11% | -4% | -19% | +1% | @ SF |
| CLE | -13% | -6% | 0% | -7% | vs PIT |
| TB | +10% | -9% | -4% | +23% | vs GB |
| PIT | +3% | -10% | +6% | +13% | @ CLE |
| LAC | -16% | -11% | -9% | -20% | @ SEA |
| DET | +29% | -11% | +23% | +56% | @ CAR |
| KC | -19% | -12% | -24% | -16% | @ LV |
| ATL | +2% | -14% | +14% | -9% | @ NO |
| NE | -15% | -15% | -2% | -18% | @ BUF |
| MIN | -29% | -17% | -14% | -24% | vs MIA |
| LA | -7% | -17% | +3% | -16% | @ PHI |
| HOU | -11% | -20% | -2% | -12% | vs DAL |
| JAX | -12% | -24% | -4% | -5% | @ CIN |
| SEA | -18% | -28% | -22% | -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.