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Washington Commanders Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
142
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Commanders

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

#1 Target 🎯
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA
28.7
avg pts vs Commanders (2 games)
#2 Target
Drake London
ATL
21.3
avg pts vs Commanders (2 games)
#3 Target
Malik Nabers
NYG
21.2
avg pts vs Commanders (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Washington Commanders (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Makai Lemon
PHI
11.7
S2026 Wk8 Marquise Brown
PHI
3.7
S2026 Wk8 Darius Cooper
PHI
3.9
S2026 Wk6 Jordan Watkins
SF
3.2
S2026 Wk5 Malachi Fields
NYG
4
S2026 Wk5 Malik Nabers
NYG
29.1
S2026 Wk5 Darnell Mooney
NYG
3.4
S2026 Wk4 Deion Burks
IND
1.6
S2026 Wk4 Ashton Dulin
IND
5.9
S2026 Wk4 Josh Downs
IND
4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Washington Commanders defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Washington Commanders allow an average of 9.7 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (142 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Washington Commanders?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Washington Commanders: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (28.7 avg pts in 2 games), Drake London (21.3 avg pts in 2 games), Malik Nabers (21.2 avg pts in 4 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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