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Cleveland Browns Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
61
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Browns

Players who have historically scored most against the Cleveland Browns defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Mark Andrews
BAL
11.8
avg pts vs Browns (4 games)
#2 Target
Pat Freiermuth
PIT
8.8
avg pts vs Browns (4 games)
#3 Target
Jonnu Smith
8.4
avg pts vs Browns (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Cleveland Browns (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Drew Sample
CIN
4.7
S2025 Wk18 Mike Gesicki
CIN
3.3
S2025 Wk17 Jonnu Smith
UNK
7.7
S2025 Wk17 Pat Freiermuth
PIT
9.3
S2025 Wk17 Darnell Washington
PIT
3.5
S2025 Wk16 Jackson Hawes
BUF
4.6
S2025 Wk16 Shane Zylstra
BUF
5
S2025 Wk16 Dawson Knox
BUF
2
S2025 Wk15 Colston Loveland
CHI
10.1
S2025 Wk15 Cole Kmet
CHI
4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cleveland Browns defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Cleveland Browns allow an average of 6.6 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (61 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Cleveland Browns?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Cleveland Browns: Mark Andrews (11.8 avg pts in 4 games), Pat Freiermuth (8.8 avg pts in 4 games), Jonnu Smith (8.4 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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