Which defense allows the most fantasy points to wide receivers?

Based on the 2026 season, the Washington Commanders allow the most fantasy points to wide receivers (about 8.2 PPR points per game), making them the softest matchup to target.

Is it a good matchup to start a wide receiver against the Bengals?

The Cincinnati Bengals are a slightly tough matchup you can still start your studs against. They allow the 16th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in the NFL, surrendering roughly 5.5 PPR points per game to the position.

How many fantasy points do the Cincinnati Bengals allow to wide receivers per game?

The Cincinnati Bengals defense allowed about 5.5 PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers across the 2026 season (17 games).

Defense vs Position › Cincinnati Bengals vs WR

Cincinnati Bengals Defense vs WR

Fantasy points allowed by the Cincinnati Bengals to wide receivers, with the matchup rank and whether it is a spot to start or sit.

The Cincinnati Bengals allow the 16th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in the NFL, giving up about 5.5 PPR fantasy points per game to the position based on the 2026 season, which makes them a below-average matchup to start a wide receiver against.

5.5

PPR pts / game allowed to WRs

17th

most generous defense to WRs (of 32)

16th

fewest fantasy points allowed (toughest = 1st)

A below-average matchup

to start a wide receiver against

What the Cincinnati Bengals defense allowed to wide receivers, per game, over the 2026 season (17 games). These per-game averages prove the matchup: higher numbers mean an easier defense to score on.
Stat allowed to WRs	Per game
Fantasy points (PPR)	5.5
Rec yds	24.8
Rec TD	0.2
Receptions	1.8
Targets	3.4
NFL rank (1 = allows most)	17th of 32

Last updated October 3, 2026 · Data source: 2026 NFL season game logs (Sleeper), PPR scoring.

Where the Bengals rank vs wide receivers

Across the 2026 season the Washington Commanders gave up the most fantasy points to wide receivers (the softest matchup to target), while the Kansas City Chiefs allowed the fewest (the toughest). The Cincinnati Bengals land at 17th of 32, so treat this as a slightly tough matchup you can still start your studs against.

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