NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

New York Jets Defense vs Running Backs

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

11.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
65
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Jets

Players who have historically scored most against the New York Jets defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Rhamondre Stevenson
NE
25.4
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)
#2 Target
TreVeyon Henderson
NE
20.3
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)
#3 Target
De'Von Achane
MIA
17.9
avg pts vs Jets (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the New York Jets (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Ty Johnson
BUF
19.6
S2025 Wk18 Ray Davis
BUF
25.4
S2025 Wk18 James Cook
BUF
1.5
S2025 Wk17 Rhamondre Stevenson
NE
27.2
S2025 Wk17 TreVeyon Henderson
NE
8.2
S2025 Wk16 Travis Etienne
NO
16.6
S2025 Wk16 Audric Estime
NO
6.6
S2025 Wk15 Bhayshul Tuten
JAX
9.3
S2025 Wk15 LeQuint Allen
JAX
2.6
S2025 Wk14 Ollie Gordon
MIA
7.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New York Jets defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The New York Jets allow an average of 11.4 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (65 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the New York Jets?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the New York Jets: Rhamondre Stevenson (25.4 avg pts in 2 games), TreVeyon Henderson (20.3 avg pts in 2 games), De'Von Achane (17.9 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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