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Chicago Bears Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
67
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Bears

Players who have historically scored most against the Chicago Bears defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Zach Ertz
PHI
15.5
avg pts vs Bears (2 games)
#2 Target
Sam LaPorta
DET
11.8
avg pts vs Bears (3 games)
#3 Target
Tucker Kraft
GB
9.6
avg pts vs Bears (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Chicago Bears (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 AJ Barner
SEA
4.3
S2026 Wk7 Hunter Henry
NE
14.1
S2026 Wk7 Eli Raridon
NE
14.6
S2026 Wk6 Kyle Pitts Sr.
ATL
23
S2026 Wk5 Tucker Kraft
GB
11.6
S2026 Wk4 Jelani Woods
NYJ
2.1
S2026 Wk2 T.J. Hockenson
MIN
5.9
S2026 Wk2 Josh Oliver
MIN
3.4
S2026 Wk1 Mitchell Evans
CAR
1.9
S2026 Wk1 Tommy Tremble
CAR
5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chicago Bears defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Chicago Bears allow an average of 7.6 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (67 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Chicago Bears?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Chicago Bears: Zach Ertz (15.5 avg pts in 2 games), Sam LaPorta (11.8 avg pts in 3 games), Tucker Kraft (9.6 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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