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Detroit Lions Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
56
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Lions

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

#1 Target 🎯
Colby Parkinson
LAR
16.6
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)
#2 Target
Tucker Kraft
GB
10.2
avg pts vs Lions (3 games)
#3 Target
Jake Ferguson
DAL
7.5
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Colston Loveland
CHI
25.1
S2025 Wk18 Cole Kmet
CHI
5.6
S2025 Wk17 Josh Oliver
MIN
1.8
S2025 Wk16 Pat Freiermuth
PIT
6
S2025 Wk16 Jonnu Smith
UNK
2.8
S2025 Wk16 Darnell Washington
PIT
4.6
S2025 Wk15 Davis Allen
LAR
4.6
S2025 Wk15 Colby Parkinson
LAR
24.5
S2025 Wk15 Terrance Ferguson
LAR
1.6
S2025 Wk14 Jake Ferguson
DAL
10.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Detroit Lions defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Detroit Lions allow an average of 6.6 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (56 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Detroit Lions?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Detroit Lions: Colby Parkinson (16.6 avg pts in 2 games), Tucker Kraft (10.2 avg pts in 3 games), Jake Ferguson (7.5 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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