NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

New York Jets Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
59
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Jets

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

#1 Target 🎯
Jonnu Smith
14.8
avg pts vs Jets (3 games)
#2 Target
Brenton Strange
JAX
11
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)
#3 Target
Darren Waller
10.2
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the New York Jets (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Dalton Kincaid
BUF
7.8
S2025 Wk18 Jackson Hawes
BUF
1
S2025 Wk18 Dawson Knox
BUF
10.4
S2025 Wk18 Keleki Latu
BUF
6.1
S2025 Wk17 Julian Hill
NE
2.6
S2025 Wk17 Hunter Henry
NE
13.9
S2025 Wk16 Taysom Hill
UNK
15.3
S2025 Wk16 Juwan Johnson
NO
16.9
S2025 Wk15 Brenton Strange
JAX
3.6
S2025 Wk15 Quintin Morris
JAX
4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New York Jets defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The New York Jets allow an average of 7 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (59 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the New York Jets?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the New York Jets: Jonnu Smith (14.8 avg pts in 3 games), Brenton Strange (11 avg pts in 2 games), Darren Waller (10.2 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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