NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

New Orleans Saints Defense vs Tight Ends

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Saints 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
66
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Saints

Players who have historically scored most against the New Orleans Saints defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Kyle Pitts
ATL
8.6
avg pts vs Saints (3 games)
#2 Target
Cade Otton
TB
7.5
avg pts vs Saints (3 games)
#3 Target
Austin Hooper
ATL
6.8
avg pts vs Saints (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the New Orleans Saints (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Austin Hooper
ATL
1.5
S2025 Wk18 Kyle Pitts
ATL
11.8
S2025 Wk17 David Martin-Robinson
TEN
1.9
S2025 Wk17 Daniel Bellinger
TEN
3.1
S2025 Wk17 Gunnar Helm
TEN
1.1
S2025 Wk16 Jeremy Ruckert
NYJ
3.4
S2025 Wk15 Tommy Tremble
CAR
3.3
S2025 Wk15 Ja'Tavion Sanders
CAR
2.5
S2025 Wk14 Cade Otton
TB
4.9
S2025 Wk13 Darren Waller
UNK
6.7

Get a roster-specific start/sit verdict

This is matchup context, not a personalized recommendation. Connect your Sleeper, ESPN, or Yahoo league and PlayCaller's AI gives you a start/sit decision based on your exact roster, league scoring, and this week's matchup.

Try Free for 7 Days →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Orleans Saints defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The New Orleans Saints allow an average of 6.6 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 New Orleans Saints?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the New Orleans Saints: Kyle Pitts (8.6 avg pts in 3 games), Cade Otton (7.5 avg pts in 3 games), Austin Hooper (6.8 avg pts in 4 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.

Other positions vs Saints

Running BacksWide ReceiversQuarterbacksKickersFlex (RB/WR/TE)

NFL position rankings

RB Rankings WR Rankings TE Rankings QB Rankings