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New Orleans Saints Defense vs Tight Ends

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

7.1
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
78
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Saints

Players who have historically scored most against the New Orleans Saints defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Brock Bowers
LV
21.1
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#2 Target
Isaiah Likely
NYG
13.1
avg pts vs Saints (2 games)
#3 Target
Cade Otton
TB
7.5
avg pts vs Saints (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the New Orleans Saints (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk7 Darnell Washington
PIT
7.4
S2026 Wk7 Pat Freiermuth
PIT
4
S2026 Wk6 Isaiah Likely
NYG
23.9
S2026 Wk5 Gavin Bartholomew
MIN
8.3
S2026 Wk5 Ben Yurosek
MIN
2
S2026 Wk5 T.J. Hockenson
MIN
1.7
S2026 Wk4 Kyle Pitts Sr.
ATL
7.7
S2026 Wk3 Brock Bowers
LV
27.6
S2026 Wk3 Michael Mayer
LV
12.2
S2026 Wk2 Mark Andrews
BAL
10.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Orleans Saints defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The New Orleans Saints allow an average of 7.1 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (78 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the New Orleans Saints?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the New Orleans Saints: Brock Bowers (21.1 avg pts in 2 games), Isaiah Likely (13.1 avg pts in 2 games), Cade Otton (7.5 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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