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Arizona Cardinals Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.7
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 Cardinals

Players who have historically scored most against the Arizona Cardinals defense:

#1 Target 🎯
George Kittle
SF
19
avg pts vs Cardinals (4 games)
#2 Target
David Njoku⚠
LAC
17.2
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)
#3 Target
Sam LaPorta
DET
12.7
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Arizona Cardinals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 James Mitchell
DAL
6
S2026 Wk8 Brevyn Spann-Ford
DAL
7.1
S2026 Wk7 Evan Engram
DEN
1.2
S2026 Wk6 Colby Parkinson
LAR
14.1
S2026 Wk5 Sam LaPorta
DET
19.8
S2026 Wk5 Brock Wright
DET
2.1
S2026 Wk4 Theo Johnson
NYG
8.1
S2026 Wk4 Isaiah Likely
NYG
13.6
S2026 Wk3 George Kittle
SF
26.2
S2026 Wk2 AJ Barner
SEA
7.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arizona Cardinals defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Arizona Cardinals allow an average of 7.7 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 Arizona Cardinals?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Arizona Cardinals: George Kittle (19 avg pts in 4 games), David Njoku (17.2 avg pts in 2 games), Sam LaPorta (12.7 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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