PLAYCALLER
NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Atlanta Falcons Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.2
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
73
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Falcons

Players who have historically scored most against the Atlanta Falcons defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Cade Otton
TB
18.3
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)
#2 Target
Zach Ertz
PHI
15.7
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)
#3 Target
Pat Freiermuth
PIT
11.2
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Atlanta Falcons (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk7 George Kittle
SF
14.8
S2026 Wk7 Luke Farrell
SF
2.4
S2026 Wk6 Cole Kmet
CHI
2.3
S2026 Wk6 Colston Loveland
CHI
18.5
S2026 Wk5 Josh Cuevas
BAL
4.6
S2026 Wk5 Mark Andrews
BAL
4.8
S2026 Wk4 Juwan Johnson
NO
11.9
S2026 Wk3 Jonnu Smith
GB
3.6
S2026 Wk3 Tucker Kraft
GB
6.6
S2026 Wk2 Mitchell Evans
CAR
2.3

Get a roster-specific start/sit verdict

This is matchup context, not a personalized recommendation. Connect your Sleeper, ESPN, or Yahoo league and PlayCaller's AI gives you a start/sit decision based on your exact roster, league scoring, and this week's matchup.

Try Free for 7 Days →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Atlanta Falcons defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Atlanta Falcons allow an average of 7.2 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (73 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Atlanta Falcons?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Atlanta Falcons: Cade Otton (18.3 avg pts in 2 games), Zach Ertz (15.7 avg pts in 2 games), Pat Freiermuth (11.2 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.

Other positions vs Falcons

Running BacksWide ReceiversQuarterbacksKickersFlex (RB/WR/TE)

NFL position rankings

RB Rankings WR Rankings TE Rankings QB Rankings