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Atlanta Falcons Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
60
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Falcons

Players who have historically scored most against the Atlanta Falcons defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Cade Otton
TB
18.3
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)
#2 Target
Zach Ertz
15.7
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)
#3 Target
Taysom Hill
7.3
avg pts vs Falcons (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Atlanta Falcons (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Taysom Hill
UNK
6.2
S2025 Wk18 Juwan Johnson
NO
7.1
S2025 Wk17 Colby Parkinson
LAR
11.3
S2025 Wk17 Terrance Ferguson
LAR
13.4
S2025 Wk16 Elijah Higgins
ARI
16.1
S2025 Wk16 Trey McBride
ARI
6.7
S2025 Wk15 Devin Culp
TB
7.6
S2025 Wk14 AJ Barner
SEA
5.7
S2025 Wk13 Mason Taylor
NYJ
4.1
S2025 Wk13 Jeremy Ruckert
NYJ
3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Atlanta Falcons defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Atlanta Falcons allow an average of 7.3 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (60 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Atlanta Falcons?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Atlanta Falcons: Cade Otton (18.3 avg pts in 2 games), Zach Ertz (15.7 avg pts in 2 games), Taysom Hill (7.3 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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