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New England Patriots Defense vs Running Backs

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

9.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
75
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Patriots

Players who have historically scored most against the New England Patriots defense:

#1 Target 🎯
James Cook
BUF
18.1
avg pts vs Patriots (4 games)
#2 Target
De'Von Achane
MIA
16.5
avg pts vs Patriots (3 games)
#3 Target
Tony Pollard
TEN
15.3
avg pts vs Patriots (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the New England Patriots (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Jaylen Wright
MIA
4
S2025 Wk18 Ollie Gordon
MIA
2.1
S2025 Wk17 Isaiah Davis
NYJ
3
S2025 Wk17 Kene Nwangwu
NYJ
3.1
S2025 Wk17 Breece Hall
NYJ
20.9
S2025 Wk16 Rasheen Ali
BAL
2.2
S2025 Wk16 Derrick Henry
BAL
22.8
S2025 Wk15 Ray Davis
BUF
2.3
S2025 Wk15 James Cook
BUF
31.1
S2025 Wk15 Ty Johnson
BUF
5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New England Patriots defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The New England Patriots allow an average of 9.3 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (75 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the New England Patriots?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the New England Patriots: James Cook (18.1 avg pts in 4 games), De'Von Achane (16.5 avg pts in 3 games), Tony Pollard (15.3 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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