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New York Jets Defense vs Quarterbacks

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

16
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
40
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Jets

Players who have historically scored most against the New York Jets defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Josh Allen
BUF
19.7
avg pts vs Jets (3 games)
#2 Target
Josh Allen
19.7
avg pts vs Jets (3 games)
#3 Target
Drake Maye
NE
17.1
avg pts vs Jets (5 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the New York Jets (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk7 Malik Willis
MIA
26
S2026 Wk6 Drake Maye
NE
23.8
S2026 Wk5 Deshaun Watson
CLE
12.2
S2026 Wk4 Tyson Bagent
CHI
9.8
S2026 Wk3 Jared Goff
DET
19.4
S2026 Wk2 Jordan Love
GB
13.8
S2026 Wk1 Cam Ward
TEN
11.7
S2025 Wk18 Shane Buechele
BUF
3.9
S2025 Wk17 Joshua Dobbs
UNK
1.1
S2025 Wk17 Drake Maye
NE
32.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New York Jets defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The New York Jets allow an average of 16 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (40 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the New York Jets?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the New York Jets: Josh Allen (19.7 avg pts in 3 games), Josh Allen (19.7 avg pts in 3 games), Drake Maye (17.1 avg pts in 5 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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