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Cincinnati Bengals Defense vs Tight Ends

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

8.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
79
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Bengals

Players who have historically scored most against the Cincinnati Bengals defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Pat Freiermuth
PIT
15.5
avg pts vs Bengals (5 games)
#2 Target
Hunter Henry⚠
NE
14.2
avg pts vs Bengals (2 games)
#3 Target
Brenton Strange
JAX
10.6
avg pts vs Bengals (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Cincinnati Bengals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Gunnar Helm
TEN
14.6
S2026 Wk8 Daniel Bellinger
TEN
6.6
S2026 Wk7 Mark Andrews
BAL
5.3
S2026 Wk7 Josh Cuevas
BAL
5.5
S2026 Wk5 Greg Dulcich
MIA
9.7
S2026 Wk5 Will Kacmarek
MIA
1.5
S2026 Wk4 Nate Boerkircher
JAX
2.5
S2026 Wk4 Brenton Strange
JAX
16.5
S2026 Wk3 Darnell Washington
PIT
9.7
S2026 Wk3 Robert Tonyan
PIT
1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cincinnati Bengals defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Cincinnati Bengals allow an average of 8.6 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (79 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Cincinnati Bengals?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Cincinnati Bengals: Pat Freiermuth (15.5 avg pts in 5 games), Hunter Henry (14.2 avg pts in 2 games), Brenton Strange (10.6 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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