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Cincinnati Bengals Defense vs Tight Ends

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

8.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
65
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Bengals

Players who have historically scored most against the Cincinnati Bengals defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Pat Freiermuth
PIT
18.1
avg pts vs Bengals (4 games)
#2 Target
Hunter Henry
NE
14.2
avg pts vs Bengals (2 games)
#3 Target
Mark Andrews
BAL
10.2
avg pts vs Bengals (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Cincinnati Bengals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Brenden Bates
CLE
1.6
S2025 Wk17 Trey McBride
ARI
23.6
S2025 Wk16 Greg Dulcich
MIA
5.6
S2025 Wk16 Darren Waller
UNK
7
S2025 Wk15 Mark Andrews
BAL
3.8
S2025 Wk14 Dawson Knox
BUF
17.3
S2025 Wk14 Jackson Hawes
BUF
7.3
S2025 Wk14 Dalton Kincaid
BUF
14.1
S2025 Wk13 Mark Andrews
BAL
8.7
S2025 Wk12 Hunter Henry
NE
24.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cincinnati Bengals defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Cincinnati Bengals allow an average of 8.7 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (65 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Cincinnati Bengals?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Cincinnati Bengals: Pat Freiermuth (18.1 avg pts in 4 games), Hunter Henry (14.2 avg pts in 2 games), Mark Andrews (10.2 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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