CLE defense vs RBs

CLE is 11th of 32 in fantasy points allowed to RBs — a slightly favourable matchup on paper. Computed over 17 games. No 2026 games have been played yet — form below is from 2025.

Fantasy pts allowed

#11

to RBs, of 32

Rush yds allowed

116.4

#16 most generous

Yards per carry

4.19

#23 most generous

Rush TD allowed

0.8

per game

Points allowed

#12 fewest

What CLE gives up to RBs

rush yards allowed/gm	116.4 #16
yards per carry	4.19 #23
rush TD allowed/gm	0.8 #24
receptions allowed/gm	17.9 #30

Rank 1 = most generous in the league, i.e. the matchup you want. Per-game rates, because teams have played different numbers of games.

What the CLE defense produces

sacks/gm	3.1 #4
interceptions/gm	0.7 #17
points allowed/gm	21 #12

Who actually scored on them

The most recent RBs to face CLE, and what they put up — the receipts behind the rank.

Week 15	D'Andre Swift	21.6 pts
Week 16	James Cook	25.4 pts
Week 17	Jaylen Warren	6.4 pts
Week 18	Chase Brown	15 pts

Players facing CLE in week 1

Bhayshul Tuten RB Chris Rodriguez RB LeQuint Allen RB Parker Washington WR Trevor Lawrence QB Brian Thomas WR Jakobi Meyers WR Brenton Strange TE Travis Hunter DB

CLE against every position

CLE vs QBs CLE vs WRs CLE vs TEs

Other defenses vs RBs

ARI ATL BAL BUF CAR CHI CIN DAL DEN DET GB HOU IND JAX

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.