NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Detroit Lions Defense vs Quarterbacks

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

17.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
38
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Lions

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

#1 Target 🎯
Kyler Murray
MIN
24.5
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)
#2 Target
Caleb Williams
CHI
21.1
avg pts vs Lions (4 games)
#3 Target
Matthew Stafford
LAR
18.8
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the Detroit Lions (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Caleb Williams
CHI
17.6
S2025 Wk17 Max Brosmer
MIN
3.6
S2025 Wk16 Aaron Rodgers
PIT
15.5
S2025 Wk15 Matthew Stafford
LAR
21.9
S2025 Wk14 Dak Prescott
DAL
20.4
S2025 Wk13 Jordan Love
GB
25.8
S2025 Wk13 Tyrod Taylor
GB
21.3
S2025 Wk12 Jameis Winston
NYG
33.2
S2025 Wk11 Jalen Hurts
PHI
14.5
S2025 Wk10 Marcus Mariota
WAS
18.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Detroit Lions defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Detroit Lions allow an average of 17.3 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (38 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Detroit Lions?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Detroit Lions: Kyler Murray (24.5 avg pts in 2 games), Caleb Williams (21.1 avg pts in 4 games), Matthew Stafford (18.8 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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