New England Patriots Defense vs TE
Fantasy points allowed by the New England Patriots to tight ends, with the matchup rank and whether it is a spot to start or sit.
The New England Patriots allow the 1st-fewest fantasy points to tight ends in the NFL, giving up about 1.1 PPR fantasy points per game to the position based on the 2026 season, which makes them a tough matchup to start a tight end against.
| Stat allowed to TEs | Per game |
|---|---|
| Fantasy points (PPR) | 1.1 |
| Rec yds | 4.9 |
| Rec TD | 0 |
| Receptions | 0.6 |
| NFL rank (1 = allows most) | 32nd of 32 |
Last updated October 3, 2026 · Data source: 2026 NFL season game logs (Sleeper), PPR scoring.
Where the Patriots rank vs tight ends
Across the 2026 season the Detroit Lions gave up the most fantasy points to tight ends (the softest matchup to target), while the New England Patriots allowed the fewest (the toughest). The New England Patriots land at 32nd of 32, so treat this as one of the toughest matchups in the league, a spot to fade streamers and fringe tight ends.