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San Francisco 49ers Defense vs Tight Ends

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the 49ers allow to tight ends. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

7.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
57
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs 49ers

Players who have historically scored most against the San Francisco 49ers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Trey McBride
ARI
18.4
avg pts vs 49ers (4 games)
#2 Target
Cade Otton
TB
9.3
avg pts vs 49ers (2 games)
#3 Target
Colby Parkinson
LAR
7.8
avg pts vs 49ers (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the San Francisco 49ers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 AJ Barner
SEA
3.4
S2025 Wk18 Eric Saubert
SEA
3
S2025 Wk17 Colston Loveland
CHI
21.4
S2025 Wk17 Cole Kmet
CHI
3.6
S2025 Wk16 Tyler Warren
IND
6
S2025 Wk16 Drew Ogletree
IND
2.1
S2025 Wk16 Mo Alie-Cox
IND
3.6
S2025 Wk15 Daniel Bellinger
TEN
6.5
S2025 Wk15 Gunnar Helm
TEN
14.9
S2025 Wk13 Harold Fannin
CLE
11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the San Francisco 49ers defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The San Francisco 49ers allow an average of 7.8 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (57 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the San Francisco 49ers?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the San Francisco 49ers: Trey McBride (18.4 avg pts in 4 games), Cade Otton (9.3 avg pts in 2 games), Colby Parkinson (7.8 avg pts in 3 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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