NO defense vs WRs

NO is 21st of 32 in fantasy points allowed to WRs — a slightly tough matchup on paper. Computed over 7 games.

Fantasy pts allowed
#21
to WRs, of 32
Rec yds allowed
246.9
#8 most generous
Targets allowed
29.9
per game
Rec TD allowed
1.6
per game
Points allowed
27.7
#29 fewest

What NO gives up to WRs

pass yards allowed/gm249.7 #8
receiving yards allowed/gm246.9 #8
targets allowed/gm29.9 #19
receiving TD allowed/gm1.6 #11

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 NO defense produces

sacks/gm2.6 #10
interceptions/gm0.6 #19
points allowed/gm27.7 #29

Who actually scored on them

The most recent WRs to face NO, and what they put up — the receipts behind the rank.

Week 4Jahan Dotson11.4 pts
Week 5Justin Jefferson12.8 pts
Week 6Malik Nabers16.5 pts
Week 7DK Metcalf5.6 pts

Players facing NO in week 8

Jonathon Brooks RB

NO against every position

NO vs QBsNO vs RBsNO vs TEs

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.