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Denver Broncos Defense vs Tight Ends

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Broncos 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
82
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Broncos

Players who have historically scored most against the Denver Broncos defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Travis Kelce
KC
17.7
avg pts vs Broncos (3 games)
#2 Target
Brock Bowers
LV
12.5
avg pts vs Broncos (4 games)
#3 Target
David Njoku⚠
LAC
10.6
avg pts vs Broncos (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Denver Broncos (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Jake Briningstool
KC
1.6
S2026 Wk8 Noah Gray
KC
9.5
S2026 Wk7 Elijah Higgins
ARI
4.7
S2026 Wk7 Trey McBride
ARI
27.1
S2026 Wk6 AJ Barner
SEA
4.6
S2026 Wk5 Hayden Rucci
LAC
7.7
S2026 Wk5 Charlie Kolar
LAC
4.7
S2026 Wk4 George Kittle
SF
17
S2026 Wk4 Luke Farrell
SF
1
S2026 Wk3 Davis Allen
LAR
3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Denver Broncos defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Denver Broncos allow an average of 6.4 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (82 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Denver Broncos?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Denver Broncos: Travis Kelce (17.7 avg pts in 3 games), Brock Bowers (12.5 avg pts in 4 games), David Njoku (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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