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 Lions?

The Detroit Lions are one of the best matchups in the league to start a wide receiver. They allow the 3rd-most fantasy points to wide receivers in the NFL, surrendering roughly 7 PPR points per game to the position.

How many fantasy points do the Detroit Lions allow to wide receivers per game?

The Detroit Lions defense allowed about 7 PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers across the 2026 season (17 games).

Defense vs Position › Detroit Lions vs WR

Detroit Lions Defense vs WR

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

The Detroit Lions allow the 3rd-most fantasy points to wide receivers in the NFL, giving up about 7 PPR fantasy points per game to the position based on the 2026 season, which makes them an excellent matchup to start a wide receiver against.

PPR pts / game allowed to WRs

3rd

most generous defense to WRs (of 32)

30th

fewest fantasy points allowed (toughest = 1st)

An excellent matchup

to start a wide receiver against

What the Detroit Lions 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)	7
Rec yds	33.4
Rec TD	0.2
Receptions	2.5
Targets	3.4
NFL rank (1 = allows most)	3rd of 32

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

Where the Lions 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 Detroit Lions land at 3rd of 32, so treat this as one of the best matchups in the league to start a wide receiver.

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