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New York Jets Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.5
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
148
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Jets

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

#1 Target 🎯
Stefon Diggs
WAS
20.8
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)
#2 Target
George Pickens
DAL
17.9
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)
#3 Target
DK Metcalf
PIT
16.1
avg pts vs Jets (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Jalen Nailor
LV
13.8
S2026 Wk7 Malik Washington
MIA
6.5
S2026 Wk7 Chris Bell
MIA
5.5
S2026 Wk7 Caleb Douglas
MIA
21
S2026 Wk6 Kyle Williams
NE
2.2
S2026 Wk6 A.J. Brown
NE
5.7
S2026 Wk6 DeMario Douglas
NE
19.6
S2026 Wk6 Romeo Doubs
NE
11.2
S2026 Wk6 Kyle Williams
NE
2.2
S2026 Wk6 Kyle Williams
NE
2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New York Jets defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The New York Jets allow an average of 9.5 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (148 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the New York Jets?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the New York Jets: Stefon Diggs (20.8 avg pts in 2 games), George Pickens (17.9 avg pts in 2 games), DK Metcalf (16.1 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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