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Pittsburgh Steelers Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
84
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Steelers

Players who have historically scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Hunter Henry⚠
NE
18
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)
#2 Target
Harold Fannin Jr.
CLE
17.6
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)
#3 Target
Tyler Warren
IND
14.5
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Pittsburgh Steelers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Blake Whiteheart
CLE
1.9
S2026 Wk8 Harold Fannin Jr.
CLE
23.4
S2026 Wk7 Juwan Johnson
NO
1.7
S2026 Wk7 Noah Fant
NO
3.1
S2026 Wk7 Oscar Delp
NO
1.2
S2026 Wk6 Bauer Sharp
TB
3.1
S2026 Wk6 Cade Otton
TB
1.4
S2026 Wk5 Drew Ogletree
IND
1.4
S2026 Wk5 Tyler Warren
IND
21.4
S2026 Wk5 Mo Alie-Cox
IND
3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pittsburgh Steelers defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Pittsburgh Steelers allow an average of 6.9 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (84 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers: Hunter Henry (18 avg pts in 2 games), Harold Fannin Jr. (17.6 avg pts in 2 games), Tyler Warren (14.5 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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