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Arizona Cardinals Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
66
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cardinals

Players who have historically scored most against the Arizona Cardinals defense:

#1 Target 🎯
George Kittle
SF
16.6
avg pts vs Cardinals (3 games)
#2 Target
Tyler Higbee
LAR
11.5
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)
#3 Target
Colby Parkinson
LAR
11.3
avg pts vs Cardinals (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Arizona Cardinals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Colby Parkinson
LAR
19.6
S2025 Wk18 Tyler Higbee
LAR
20.1
S2025 Wk17 Tanner Hudson
CIN
5.1
S2025 Wk17 Mike Gesicki
CIN
6.7
S2025 Wk17 Drew Sample
CIN
1.8
S2025 Wk16 Charlie Woerner
ATL
1.3
S2025 Wk16 Kyle Pitts
ATL
18.7
S2025 Wk16 Austin Hooper
ATL
5.4
S2025 Wk15 Cade Stover
HOU
5.2
S2025 Wk15 Dalton Schultz
HOU
21.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arizona Cardinals defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Arizona Cardinals allow an average of 7.3 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (66 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Arizona Cardinals?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Arizona Cardinals: George Kittle (16.6 avg pts in 3 games), Tyler Higbee (11.5 avg pts in 2 games), Colby Parkinson (11.3 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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