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Carolina Panthers Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.5
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
66
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Panthers

Players who have historically scored most against the Carolina Panthers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Juwan Johnson
NO
10.7
avg pts vs Panthers (4 games)
#2 Target
Cade Otton
TB
10.6
avg pts vs Panthers (3 games)
#3 Target
Trey McBride
ARI
9.4
avg pts vs Panthers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Carolina Panthers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Cade Otton
TB
22.4
S2025 Wk17 AJ Barner
SEA
13.3
S2025 Wk16 Cade Otton
TB
3.5
S2025 Wk15 Juwan Johnson
NO
7
S2025 Wk13 Davis Allen
LAR
1.4
S2025 Wk13 Colby Parkinson
LAR
6.7
S2025 Wk12 Luke Farrell
SF
1.3
S2025 Wk12 George Kittle
SF
13.8
S2025 Wk11 Kyle Pitts
ATL
3.4
S2025 Wk10 Juwan Johnson
NO
19.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Carolina Panthers defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Carolina Panthers allow an average of 7.5 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (66 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Carolina Panthers?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Carolina Panthers: Juwan Johnson (10.7 avg pts in 4 games), Cade Otton (10.6 avg pts in 3 games), Trey McBride (9.4 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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