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 Eagles?

The Philadelphia Eagles are an above-average, startable matchup for a wide receiver. They allow the 9th-most fantasy points to wide receivers in the NFL, surrendering roughly 6.4 PPR points per game to the position.

How many fantasy points do the Philadelphia Eagles allow to wide receivers per game?

The Philadelphia Eagles defense allowed about 6.4 PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers across the 2026 season (17 games).

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Philadelphia Eagles Defense vs WR

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

The Philadelphia Eagles allow the 9th-most fantasy points to wide receivers in the NFL, giving up about 6.4 PPR fantasy points per game to the position based on the 2026 season, which makes them a favorable matchup to start a wide receiver against.

6.4

PPR pts / game allowed to WRs

9th

most generous defense to WRs (of 32)

24th

fewest fantasy points allowed (toughest = 1st)

A favorable matchup

to start a wide receiver against

What the Philadelphia Eagles 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)	6.4
Rec yds	27.8
Rec TD	0.2
Receptions	2.1
Targets	3.3
NFL rank (1 = allows most)	9th of 32

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

Where the Eagles 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 Philadelphia Eagles land at 9th of 32, so treat this as an above-average, startable matchup for a wide receiver.

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