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Minnesota Vikings Defense vs Tight Ends

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

6.1
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
74
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Vikings

Players who have historically scored most against the Minnesota Vikings defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Tucker Kraft
GB
11.4
avg pts vs Vikings (3 games)
#2 Target
Sam LaPorta
DET
11.3
avg pts vs Vikings (4 games)
#3 Target
AJ Barner
SEA
8.5
avg pts vs Vikings (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Minnesota Vikings (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Sam LaPorta
DET
6.5
S2026 Wk8 Tyler Conklin
DET
1.7
S2026 Wk7 Drew Ogletree
IND
3.2
S2026 Wk5 Noah Fant
NO
1.7
S2026 Wk5 Juwan Johnson
NO
5.6
S2026 Wk4 Will Kacmarek
MIA
2.5
S2026 Wk3 Cade Otton
TB
8.6
S2026 Wk2 Colston Loveland
CHI
1.3
S2026 Wk2 Sam Roush
CHI
1.9
S2026 Wk1 Jonnu Smith
GB
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Minnesota Vikings defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Minnesota Vikings allow an average of 6.1 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (74 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Minnesota Vikings?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Minnesota Vikings: Tucker Kraft (11.4 avg pts in 3 games), Sam LaPorta (11.3 avg pts in 4 games), AJ Barner (8.5 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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