Which defense allows the most fantasy points to running backs?

Based on the 2026 season, the Carolina Panthers allow the most fantasy points to running backs (about 5.4 PPR points per game), making them the softest matchup to target.

Is it a good matchup to start a running back against the Commanders?

The Washington Commanders are one of the toughest matchups in the league, a spot to fade streamers and fringe running backs. They allow the 3rd-fewest fantasy points to running backs in the NFL, surrendering roughly 2.2 PPR points per game to the position.

How many fantasy points do the Washington Commanders allow to running backs per game?

The Washington Commanders defense allowed about 2.2 PPR fantasy points per game to running backs across the 2026 season (17 games).

Defense vs Position › Washington Commanders vs RB

Washington Commanders Defense vs RB

Fantasy points allowed by the Washington Commanders to running backs, with the matchup rank and whether it is a spot to start or sit.

The Washington Commanders allow the 3rd-fewest fantasy points to running backs in the NFL, giving up about 2.2 PPR fantasy points per game to the position based on the 2026 season, which makes them a tough matchup to start a running back against.

2.2

PPR pts / game allowed to RBs

30th

most generous defense to RBs (of 32)

3rd

fewest fantasy points allowed (toughest = 1st)

A tough matchup

to start a running back against

What the Washington Commanders defense allowed to running backs, 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 RBs	Per game
Fantasy points (PPR)	2.2
Rush yds	9.8
Rush TD	0
Receptions	0.7
NFL rank (1 = allows most)	30th of 32

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

Where the Commanders rank vs running backs

Across the 2026 season the Carolina Panthers gave up the most fantasy points to running backs (the softest matchup to target), while the Houston Texans allowed the fewest (the toughest). The Washington Commanders land at 30th of 32, so treat this as one of the toughest matchups in the league, a spot to fade streamers and fringe running backs.

How to use this matchup

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