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Cleveland Browns Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
75
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Browns

Players who have historically scored most against the Cleveland Browns defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Brenton Strange
JAX
9.9
avg pts vs Browns (2 games)
#2 Target
Mark Andrews
BAL
9.7
avg pts vs Browns (5 games)
#3 Target
Pat Freiermuth
PIT
9.6
avg pts vs Browns (6 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Cleveland Browns (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Pat Freiermuth
PIT
11.6
S2026 Wk8 Darnell Washington
PIT
12.4
S2026 Wk7 Gunnar Helm
TEN
5.4
S2026 Wk7 Daniel Bellinger
TEN
1.4
S2026 Wk6 Mark Andrews
BAL
1.4
S2026 Wk6 Josh Cuevas
BAL
14.4
S2026 Wk5 Mason Taylor
NYJ
5.4
S2026 Wk4 Darnell Washington
PIT
11.7
S2026 Wk4 Pat Freiermuth
PIT
10.7
S2026 Wk3 Tommy Tremble
CAR
7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cleveland Browns defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Cleveland Browns allow an average of 6.8 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (75 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Cleveland Browns?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Cleveland Browns: Brenton Strange (9.9 avg pts in 2 games), Mark Andrews (9.7 avg pts in 5 games), Pat Freiermuth (9.6 avg pts in 6 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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