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Detroit Lions Defense vs Flex (RB/WR/TE)

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Lions allow to flex (rb/wr/te). Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

8.9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to flex (rb/wr/te)
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs FLEX
229
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Lions

Players who have historically scored most against the Detroit Lions defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Keenan Allen
26.7
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)
#2 Target
Kyren Williams
LAR
18.1
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)
#3 Target
Puka Nacua
LAR
18.1
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games flex (rb/wr/te) faced the Detroit Lions (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Luther Burden
CHI
7.5
S2025 Wk18 Colston Loveland
CHI
25.1
S2025 Wk18 Kyle Monangai
CHI
5.9
S2025 Wk18 D'Andre Swift
CHI
5.8
S2025 Wk18 Scotty Miller
CHI
2.9
S2025 Wk18 Jahdae Walker
CHI
11.6
S2025 Wk18 Cole Kmet
CHI
5.6
S2025 Wk18 Kalif Raymond
CHI
8.2
S2025 Wk17 Aaron Jones
MIN
15.3
S2025 Wk17 Jauan Jennings
MIN
12.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Detroit Lions defense good or bad for fantasy flex (rb/wr/te)?
The Detroit Lions allow an average of 8.9 fantasy points per game to flex (rb/wr/te), ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (229 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which flex (rb/wr/te) should I start against the Detroit Lions?
Historically, flex (rb/wr/te) who have scored most against the Detroit Lions: Keenan Allen (26.7 avg pts in 2 games), Kyren Williams (18.1 avg pts in 2 games), Puka Nacua (18.1 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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