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Denver Broncos Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.2
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
115
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Broncos

Players who have historically scored most against the Denver Broncos defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Tee Higgins
CIN
23.2
avg pts vs Broncos (2 games)
#2 Target
Keenan Allen
15.1
avg pts vs Broncos (2 games)
#3 Target
Jakobi Meyers
JAX
14.6
avg pts vs Broncos (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Denver Broncos (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Keenan Allen
UNK
10.6
S2025 Wk18 Derius Davis
LAC
1.7
S2025 Wk18 KeAndre Lambert-Smith
LAC
4.4
S2025 Wk18 Tre' Harris
LAC
4.8
S2025 Wk17 JuJu Smith-Schuster
UNK
4.6
S2025 Wk16 Jakobi Meyers
JAX
8.6
S2025 Wk16 Brian Thomas
JAX
3.8
S2025 Wk16 Parker Washington
JAX
26.5
S2025 Wk15 Jayden Reed
GB
10.5
S2025 Wk15 Christian Watson
GB
5.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Denver Broncos defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Denver Broncos allow an average of 9.2 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (115 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Denver Broncos?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Denver Broncos: Tee Higgins (23.2 avg pts in 2 games), Keenan Allen (15.1 avg pts in 2 games), Jakobi Meyers (14.6 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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