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San Francisco 49ers Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
118
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs 49ers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Davante Adams
LAR
21.1
avg pts vs 49ers (4 games)
#2 Target
Puka Nacua
LAR
19.9
avg pts vs 49ers (3 games)
#3 Target
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA
16.5
avg pts vs 49ers (4 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA
14.4
S2025 Wk18 Cooper Kupp
SEA
4.9
S2025 Wk18 Rashid Shaheed
SEA
1.2
S2025 Wk17 Luther Burden
CHI
27.8
S2025 Wk17 Jahdae Walker
CHI
5
S2025 Wk17 Scotty Miller
CHI
5.5
S2025 Wk17 Kalif Raymond
CHI
1.5
S2025 Wk16 Josh Downs
IND
11.8
S2025 Wk16 Alec Pierce
IND
24.6
S2025 Wk15 Chimere Dike
TEN
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the San Francisco 49ers defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The San Francisco 49ers allow an average of 9.3 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (118 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the San Francisco 49ers?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the San Francisco 49ers: Davante Adams (21.1 avg pts in 4 games), Puka Nacua (19.9 avg pts in 3 games), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (16.5 avg pts in 4 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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