NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Kansas City Chiefs Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.5
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
67
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Chiefs

Players who have historically scored most against the Kansas City Chiefs defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Brock Bowers
LV
20.5
avg pts vs Chiefs (2 games)
#2 Target
David Njoku
LAC
12
avg pts vs Chiefs (2 games)
#3 Target
Dalton Schultz
HOU
10.4
avg pts vs Chiefs (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Kansas City Chiefs (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Connor Heyward
LV
7.5
S2025 Wk18 Michael Mayer
LV
7.7
S2025 Wk17 Adam Trautman
DEN
4.4
S2025 Wk17 Evan Engram
DEN
6.1
S2025 Wk16 Gunnar Helm
TEN
2.9
S2025 Wk15 Oronde Gadsden
LAC
10.1
S2025 Wk14 Dalton Schultz
HOU
5.2
S2025 Wk14 Foster Moreau
HOU
2.6
S2025 Wk13 Luke Schoonmaker
DAL
1.1
S2025 Wk13 Jake Ferguson
DAL
8.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kansas City Chiefs defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Kansas City Chiefs allow an average of 6.5 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (67 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Kansas City Chiefs?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Kansas City Chiefs: Brock Bowers (20.5 avg pts in 2 games), David Njoku (12 avg pts in 2 games), Dalton Schultz (10.4 avg pts in 2 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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