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Cleveland Browns Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

10.2
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
105
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Browns

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

#1 Target 🎯
Ja'Marr Chase
CIN
17.1
avg pts vs Browns (4 games)
#2 Target
Tee Higgins
CIN
15.8
avg pts vs Browns (4 games)
#3 Target
DK Metcalf
PIT
12.8
avg pts vs Browns (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Cleveland Browns (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Tee Higgins
CIN
18.7
S2025 Wk18 Ja'Marr Chase
CIN
23.6
S2025 Wk18 Andrei Iosivas
CIN
3
S2025 Wk17 Adam Thielen
UNK
3.4
S2025 Wk17 Michael Pittman
PIT
3.6
S2025 Wk16 Joshua Palmer
BUF
1.2
S2025 Wk16 DJ Moore
BUF
21.9
S2025 Wk16 Khalil Shakir
BUF
7.4
S2025 Wk16 DJ Moore
BUF
21.9
S2025 Wk16 Tyrell Shavers
BUF
3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cleveland Browns defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Cleveland Browns allow an average of 10.2 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (105 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Cleveland Browns?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Cleveland Browns: Ja'Marr Chase (17.1 avg pts in 4 games), Tee Higgins (15.8 avg pts in 4 games), DK Metcalf (12.8 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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