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New England Patriots Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
145
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Patriots

Players who have historically scored most against the New England Patriots defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA
25
avg pts vs Patriots (2 games)
#2 Target
Jakobi Meyers⚠
JAX
18.6
avg pts vs Patriots (2 games)
#3 Target
DJ Moore⚠
15.4
avg pts vs Patriots (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the New England Patriots (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Malik Washington
MIA
15
S2026 Wk8 Jalen Tolbert
MIA
1.8
S2026 Wk8 Chris Bell
MIA
6.9
S2026 Wk8 Caleb Douglas
MIA
8.3
S2026 Wk8 Kevin Coleman Jr.
MIA
13.6
S2026 Wk7 Luther Burden III
CHI
23.7
S2026 Wk7 Rome Odunze
CHI
10.9
S2026 Wk6 Tim Patrick
NYJ
2.5
S2026 Wk6 Garrett Wilson
NYJ
8.4
S2026 Wk6 Omar Cooper Jr.
NYJ
22.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New England Patriots defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The New England Patriots allow an average of 9.6 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (145 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the New England Patriots?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the New England Patriots: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (25 avg pts in 2 games), Jakobi Meyers (18.6 avg pts in 2 games), DJ Moore (15.4 avg pts in 4 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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