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Miami Dolphins Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.1
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 Dolphins

Players who have historically scored most against the Miami Dolphins defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Austin Hooper
ATL
10.9
avg pts vs Dolphins (2 games)
#2 Target
Mason Taylor
NYJ
10.8
avg pts vs Dolphins (2 games)
#3 Target
Dalton Kincaid
BUF
9.5
avg pts vs Dolphins (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Miami Dolphins (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Jack Westover
NE
1
S2025 Wk18 Hunter Henry
NE
10.6
S2025 Wk18 Julian Hill
NE
1.8
S2025 Wk17 Cade Otton
TB
7.3
S2025 Wk16 Mike Gesicki
CIN
12.5
S2025 Wk16 Tanner Hudson
CIN
1.4
S2025 Wk16 Drew Sample
CIN
5.1
S2025 Wk16 Cam Grandy
CIN
1.1
S2025 Wk15 Darnell Washington
PIT
5.5
S2025 Wk15 Jonnu Smith
UNK
10.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Miami Dolphins defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Miami Dolphins allow an average of 7.1 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 Miami Dolphins?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Miami Dolphins: Austin Hooper (10.9 avg pts in 2 games), Mason Taylor (10.8 avg pts in 2 games), Dalton Kincaid (9.5 avg pts in 4 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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