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New England Patriots Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
59
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Patriots

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

#1 Target 🎯
Jonnu Smith
13.4
avg pts vs Patriots (3 games)
#2 Target
Dalton Kincaid
BUF
9.6
avg pts vs Patriots (3 games)
#3 Target
Dawson Knox
BUF
8.8
avg pts vs Patriots (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the New England Patriots (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Greg Dulcich
MIA
6.1
S2025 Wk18 Ben Sims
MIA
2.8
S2025 Wk17 Jelani Woods
NYJ
1.4
S2025 Wk17 Jeremy Ruckert
NYJ
1.2
S2025 Wk16 Mark Andrews
BAL
4.4
S2025 Wk15 Dawson Knox
BUF
18.7
S2025 Wk15 Jackson Hawes
BUF
1.9
S2025 Wk15 Dalton Kincaid
BUF
6.4
S2025 Wk13 Isaiah Likely
NYG
12.5
S2025 Wk13 Theo Johnson
NYG
5.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New England Patriots defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The New England Patriots allow an average of 7 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (59 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the New England Patriots?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the New England Patriots: Jonnu Smith (13.4 avg pts in 3 games), Dalton Kincaid (9.6 avg pts in 3 games), Dawson Knox (8.8 avg pts in 3 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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