NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

New York Jets Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
123
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Jets

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

#1 Target 🎯
Brian Thomas
JAX
24.8
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)
#2 Target
Stefon Diggs
20.8
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)
#3 Target
George Pickens
DAL
17.9
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the New York Jets (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 DJ Moore
BUF
2.1
S2025 Wk18 Keon Coleman
BUF
8.9
S2025 Wk18 DJ Moore
BUF
2.1
S2025 Wk18 Joshua Palmer
BUF
1.1
S2025 Wk17 Kyle Williams
NE
5
S2025 Wk17 DeMario Douglas
NE
2
S2025 Wk17 Kyle Williams
NE
5
S2025 Wk17 Efton Chism
NE
12
S2025 Wk17 Kyle Williams
NE
5
S2025 Wk17 Kyle Williams
NE
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New York Jets defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The New York Jets allow an average of 9.6 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (123 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the New York Jets?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the New York Jets: Brian Thomas (24.8 avg pts in 2 games), Stefon Diggs (20.8 avg pts in 2 games), George Pickens (17.9 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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