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Detroit Lions Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
71
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Lions

Players who have historically scored most against the Detroit Lions defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Colby Parkinson⚠
LAR
16.6
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)
#2 Target
Dalton Kincaid
BUF
15.9
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)
#3 Target
Trey McBride
ARI
13.6
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Detroit Lions (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 T.J. Hockenson
MIN
15.8
S2026 Wk8 Ben Yurosek
MIN
3.4
S2026 Wk7 Tucker Kraft
GB
14.8
S2026 Wk7 Jonnu Smith
GB
1.9
S2026 Wk5 Elijah Higgins
ARI
8.7
S2026 Wk5 Trey McBride
ARI
21.6
S2026 Wk5 Teagan Quitoriano
ARI
15.5
S2026 Wk4 Tommy Tremble
CAR
5.2
S2026 Wk4 Mitchell Evans
CAR
1.8
S2026 Wk3 Jeremy Ruckert
NYJ
14.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Detroit Lions defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Detroit Lions allow an average of 7.7 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (71 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Detroit Lions?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Detroit Lions: Colby Parkinson (16.6 avg pts in 2 games), Dalton Kincaid (15.9 avg pts in 2 games), Trey McBride (13.6 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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