NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Dallas Cowboys Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
134
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cowboys

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

#1 Target 🎯
Malik Nabers
NYG
25.4
avg pts vs Cowboys (3 games)
#2 Target
Terry McLaurin
WAS
17.6
avg pts vs Cowboys (3 games)
#3 Target
Jameson Williams
DET
17.5
avg pts vs Cowboys (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Dallas Cowboys (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Gunner Olszewski
NYG
18.2
S2025 Wk18 Darnell Mooney
NYG
5
S2025 Wk18 Calvin Austin
NYG
14.5
S2025 Wk18 Darius Slayton
NYG
9.4
S2025 Wk17 Chris Moore
UNK
2.5
S2025 Wk17 Treylon Burks
WAS
2.1
S2025 Wk17 Chris Moore
UNK
2.5
S2025 Wk17 Deebo Samuel
UNK
11.3
S2025 Wk17 Terry McLaurin
WAS
11.3
S2025 Wk17 Van Jefferson
WAS
7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dallas Cowboys defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Dallas Cowboys allow an average of 9.8 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (134 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Dallas Cowboys?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Dallas Cowboys: Malik Nabers (25.4 avg pts in 3 games), Terry McLaurin (17.6 avg pts in 3 games), Jameson Williams (17.5 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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