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Dallas Cowboys Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
161
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cowboys

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

#1 Target 🎯
Malik Nabers
NYG
22.3
avg pts vs Cowboys (4 games)
#2 Target
Nico Collins
HOU
20.1
avg pts vs Cowboys (2 games)
#3 Target
Michael Wilson⚠
ARI
18
avg pts vs Cowboys (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Dallas Cowboys (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Simi Fehoko
ARI
2.7
S2026 Wk8 Kendrick Bourne
ARI
3.9
S2026 Wk8 Devin Duvernay
ARI
3.4
S2026 Wk8 Michael Wilson
ARI
26.8
S2026 Wk7 Elijah Moore
PHI
3.6
S2026 Wk7 Makai Lemon
PHI
19.7
S2026 Wk7 Darius Cooper
PHI
2.7
S2026 Wk7 Marquise Brown
PHI
5
S2026 Wk6 Matthew Golden
GB
22.4
S2026 Wk6 Christian Watson
GB
9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dallas Cowboys defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Dallas Cowboys allow an average of 9.8 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (161 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Dallas Cowboys?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Dallas Cowboys: Malik Nabers (22.3 avg pts in 4 games), Nico Collins (20.1 avg pts in 2 games), Michael Wilson (18 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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