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Atlanta Falcons Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
124
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Falcons

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

#1 Target 🎯
Jauan Jennings
MIN
24
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)
#2 Target
Justin Jefferson
MIN
21.7
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)
#3 Target
Justin Jefferson
CLE
21.7
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Atlanta Falcons (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Samori Toure
UNK
1.3
S2025 Wk18 Kevin Austin
NO
7.7
S2025 Wk18 Dante Pettis
UNK
11
S2025 Wk18 Ronnie Bell
NO
10.3
S2025 Wk17 Xavier Smith
LAR
10.7
S2025 Wk17 Konata Mumpfield
LAR
3
S2025 Wk17 Puka Nacua
LAR
15.7
S2025 Wk16 Kendrick Bourne
ARI
5.7
S2025 Wk16 Michael Wilson
ARI
13.2
S2025 Wk16 Marvin Harrison
ARI
2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Atlanta Falcons defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Atlanta Falcons allow an average of 9.7 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (124 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Atlanta Falcons?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Atlanta Falcons: Jauan Jennings (24 avg pts in 2 games), Justin Jefferson (21.7 avg pts in 2 games), Justin Jefferson (21.7 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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