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Denver Broncos Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
136
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Broncos

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

#1 Target 🎯
Tee Higgins
CIN
23.2
avg pts vs Broncos (2 games)
#2 Target
Parker Washington
JAX
21.7
avg pts vs Broncos (2 games)
#3 Target
Cooper Kupp
SEA
21
avg pts vs Broncos (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Denver Broncos (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Jalen Royals
KC
1.4
S2026 Wk8 Rashee Rice
KC
18.3
S2026 Wk8 Xavier Worthy
KC
4.3
S2026 Wk8 Cyrus Allen
KC
4
S2026 Wk7 Michael Wilson
ARI
10.6
S2026 Wk7 Kendrick Bourne
ARI
3.9
S2026 Wk7 Jalen Brooks
ARI
4.5
S2026 Wk6 Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA
25.4
S2026 Wk6 Velus Jones Jr.
SEA
2.9
S2026 Wk6 Tory Horton
SEA
2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Denver Broncos defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Denver Broncos allow an average of 9 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (136 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Denver Broncos?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Denver Broncos: Tee Higgins (23.2 avg pts in 2 games), Parker Washington (21.7 avg pts in 2 games), Cooper Kupp (21 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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