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Dallas Cowboys Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
80
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cowboys

Players who have historically scored most against the Dallas Cowboys defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Trey McBride
ARI
18.4
avg pts vs Cowboys (2 games)
#2 Target
Zach Ertz
PHI
14.6
avg pts vs Cowboys (3 games)
#3 Target
Chig Okonkwo
WAS
14.3
avg pts vs Cowboys (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Dallas Cowboys (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Elijah Higgins
ARI
3
S2026 Wk8 Trey McBride
ARI
20.2
S2026 Wk6 Tucker Kraft
GB
8.7
S2026 Wk5 Cade Otton
TB
5.5
S2026 Wk5 Payne Durham
TB
1.5
S2026 Wk4 Dalton Schultz
HOU
2.9
S2026 Wk4 Brevin Jordan
HOU
2.3
S2026 Wk4 Foster Moreau
HOU
1.1
S2026 Wk4 Cade Stover
HOU
3
S2026 Wk3 Josh Cuevas
BAL
2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dallas Cowboys defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Dallas Cowboys allow an average of 6.6 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (80 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Dallas Cowboys?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Dallas Cowboys: Trey McBride (18.4 avg pts in 2 games), Zach Ertz (14.6 avg pts in 3 games), Chig Okonkwo (14.3 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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