NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
69
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Steelers

Players who have historically scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Harold Fannin
CLE
13.1
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)
#2 Target
Mike Gesicki
CIN
12.6
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)
#3 Target
Isaiah Likely
NYG
10.2
avg pts vs Steelers (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Pittsburgh Steelers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Mark Andrews
BAL
3.4
S2025 Wk17 Harold Fannin
CLE
11
S2025 Wk17 Brenden Bates
CLE
2.9
S2025 Wk17 Sal Cannella
UNK
3.1
S2025 Wk16 Anthony Firkser
UNK
8
S2025 Wk15 Greg Dulcich
MIA
6.6
S2025 Wk15 Darren Waller
UNK
25.6
S2025 Wk14 Mark Andrews
BAL
1.9
S2025 Wk14 Durham Smythe
BAL
1.2
S2025 Wk14 Isaiah Likely
NYG
12.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pittsburgh Steelers defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Pittsburgh Steelers allow an average of 6.9 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (69 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers: Harold Fannin (13.1 avg pts in 2 games), Mike Gesicki (12.6 avg pts in 2 games), Isaiah Likely (10.2 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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