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New York Jets Defense vs Running Backs

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

10.9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
84
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Jets

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

#1 Target 🎯
Rhamondre Stevenson
NE
18.1
avg pts vs Jets (3 games)
#2 Target
De'Von Achane
MIA
17.9
avg pts vs Jets (4 games)
#3 Target
TreVeyon Henderson⚠
NE
14.5
avg pts vs Jets (3 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Dylan Laube
LV
6
S2026 Wk8 Mike Washington Jr.
LV
8.3
S2026 Wk8 Ashton Jeanty
LV
10.3
S2026 Wk7 Ollie Gordon II
MIA
17.3
S2026 Wk6 Rhamondre Stevenson
NE
3.6
S2026 Wk6 TreVeyon Henderson
NE
3
S2026 Wk6 Corey Kiner
NE
5.7
S2026 Wk5 Raheim Sanders
CLE
2.3
S2026 Wk5 Quinshon Judkins
CLE
8
S2026 Wk4 D'Andre Swift
CHI
7.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New York Jets defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The New York Jets allow an average of 10.9 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (84 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the New York Jets?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the New York Jets: Rhamondre Stevenson (18.1 avg pts in 3 games), De'Von Achane (17.9 avg pts in 4 games), TreVeyon Henderson (14.5 avg pts in 3 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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