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New England Patriots Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
116
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Patriots

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

#1 Target 🎯
DJ Moore
BUF
19.7
avg pts vs Patriots (3 games)
#2 Target
DJ Moore
19.7
avg pts vs Patriots (3 games)
#3 Target
Garrett Wilson
NYJ
15.3
avg pts vs Patriots (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the New England Patriots (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Tutu Atwell
MIA
2.9
S2025 Wk18 Tahj Washington
MIA
4.6
S2025 Wk18 Theo Wease
MIA
7.4
S2025 Wk18 Malik Washington
MIA
11.8
S2025 Wk17 Isaiah Williams
NYJ
7.5
S2025 Wk17 Arian Smith
NYJ
1.5
S2025 Wk17 Isaiah Williams
NYJ
7.5
S2025 Wk17 Adonai Mitchell
NYJ
5.2
S2025 Wk16 DeAndre Hopkins
UNK
8.1
S2025 Wk16 Zay Flowers
BAL
21.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New England Patriots defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The New England Patriots allow an average of 9.7 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (116 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the New England Patriots?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the New England Patriots: DJ Moore (19.7 avg pts in 3 games), DJ Moore (19.7 avg pts in 3 games), Garrett Wilson (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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