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Minnesota Vikings Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
63
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Vikings

Players who have historically scored most against the Minnesota Vikings defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Sam LaPorta
DET
12.8
avg pts vs Vikings (3 games)
#2 Target
Tucker Kraft
GB
12.3
avg pts vs Vikings (2 games)
#3 Target
Tyler Conklin
DET
10.6
avg pts vs Vikings (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Minnesota Vikings (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Drake Dabney
GB
1.3
S2025 Wk18 Josh Whyle
GB
1.4
S2025 Wk15 Luke Schoonmaker
DAL
3.9
S2025 Wk15 Jake Ferguson
DAL
3.6
S2025 Wk14 Zach Ertz
UNK
2.1
S2025 Wk14 Chig Okonkwo
WAS
4
S2025 Wk14 Ben Sinnott
WAS
1.8
S2025 Wk13 AJ Barner
SEA
7.7
S2025 Wk12 Josh Whyle
GB
1.1
S2025 Wk12 Luke Musgrave
GB
1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Minnesota Vikings defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Minnesota Vikings allow an average of 6.4 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (63 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Minnesota Vikings?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Minnesota Vikings: Sam LaPorta (12.8 avg pts in 3 games), Tucker Kraft (12.3 avg pts in 2 games), Tyler Conklin (10.6 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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