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Detroit Lions Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

10.1
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
133
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Lions

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

#1 Target 🎯
Keenan Allen
IND
26.7
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)
#2 Target
Puka Nacua
LAR
18.1
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)
#3 Target
CeeDee Lamb
DAL
17.1
avg pts vs Lions (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Detroit Lions (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Justin Jefferson
MIN
14.3
S2026 Wk8 Jauan Jennings
MIN
3.1
S2026 Wk8 Jordan Addison
MIN
11.6
S2026 Wk8 Justin Jefferson
MIN
14.3
S2026 Wk7 Matthew Golden
GB
9.9
S2026 Wk7 Savion Williams
GB
8.1
S2026 Wk7 Christian Watson
GB
10.7
S2026 Wk7 Bo Melton
GB
1.4
S2026 Wk5 Simi Fehoko
ARI
1
S2026 Wk5 Kendrick Bourne
ARI
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Detroit Lions defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Detroit Lions allow an average of 10.1 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (133 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Detroit Lions?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Detroit Lions: Keenan Allen (26.7 avg pts in 2 games), Puka Nacua (18.1 avg pts in 2 games), CeeDee Lamb (17.1 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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