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Indianapolis Colts Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
65
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Colts

Players who have historically scored most against the Indianapolis Colts defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Pat Freiermuth
PIT
14.2
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)
#2 Target
Jonnu Smith
14.1
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)
#3 Target
Adam Trautman
DEN
10
avg pts vs Colts (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Indianapolis Colts (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Cade Stover
HOU
1.9
S2025 Wk18 Dalton Schultz
HOU
11.3
S2025 Wk17 Brenton Strange
JAX
8.4
S2025 Wk16 Jake Tonges
SF
2.7
S2025 Wk16 George Kittle
SF
24.5
S2025 Wk15 Eric Saubert
SEA
1.9
S2025 Wk15 AJ Barner
SEA
5.7
S2025 Wk14 Brenton Strange
JAX
5.7
S2025 Wk13 Cade Stover
HOU
3.9
S2025 Wk13 Dalton Schultz
HOU
12.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Indianapolis Colts defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Indianapolis Colts allow an average of 7.4 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (65 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Indianapolis Colts?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Indianapolis Colts: Pat Freiermuth (14.2 avg pts in 2 games), Jonnu Smith (14.1 avg pts in 2 games), Adam Trautman (10 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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