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Washington Commanders Defense vs Tight Ends

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

8.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
69
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Commanders

Players who have historically scored most against the Washington Commanders defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Isaiah Likely
NYG
18.5
avg pts vs Commanders (2 games)
#2 Target
Jake Ferguson⚠
DAL
13.3
avg pts vs Commanders (4 games)
#3 Target
AJ Barner
SEA
11.7
avg pts vs Commanders (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Washington Commanders (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Eli Stowers
PHI
8.3
S2026 Wk6 George Kittle
SF
17.9
S2026 Wk5 Theo Johnson
NYG
5.5
S2026 Wk5 Isaiah Likely
NYG
32.4
S2026 Wk4 Tyler Warren
IND
9.1
S2026 Wk3 Eric Saubert
SEA
8.3
S2026 Wk3 AJ Barner
SEA
11.9
S2026 Wk2 Jake Ferguson
DAL
20.3
S2025 Wk18 Johnny Mundt
PHI
2.6
S2025 Wk18 Grant Calcaterra
PHI
10.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Washington Commanders defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Washington Commanders allow an average of 8.4 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (69 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Washington Commanders?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Washington Commanders: Isaiah Likely (18.5 avg pts in 2 games), Jake Ferguson (13.3 avg pts in 4 games), AJ Barner (11.7 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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