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Dallas Cowboys Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
64
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cowboys

Players who have historically scored most against the Dallas Cowboys defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Zach Ertz
14.6
avg pts vs Cowboys (3 games)
#2 Target
Chig Okonkwo
WAS
14.3
avg pts vs Cowboys (2 games)
#3 Target
Dallas Goedert
PHI
8.6
avg pts vs Cowboys (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Dallas Cowboys (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Isaiah Likely
NYG
5.2
S2025 Wk17 Chig Okonkwo
WAS
14.5
S2025 Wk17 Ben Sinnott
WAS
5.9
S2025 Wk16 Charlie Kolar
LAC
2.8
S2025 Wk16 Will Dissly
UNK
5.8
S2025 Wk16 Oronde Gadsden
LAC
1.7
S2025 Wk15 Josh Oliver
MIN
2.8
S2025 Wk15 T.J. Hockenson
MIN
10.6
S2025 Wk14 Ross Dwelley
UNK
1.4
S2025 Wk14 Anthony Firkser
UNK
1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dallas Cowboys defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Dallas Cowboys allow an average of 6.7 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (64 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Dallas Cowboys?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Dallas Cowboys: Zach Ertz (14.6 avg pts in 3 games), Chig Okonkwo (14.3 avg pts in 2 games), Dallas Goedert (8.6 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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