Chig Okonkwo vs Juwan Johnson: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Chig Okonkwo and Juwan Johnson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Washington Commanders tight end put up 5.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Juwan Johnson of the New Orleans Saints averaged 8.3 in 17. A 2.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.7 points favors Juwan Johnson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 yards, while Chig Okonkwo profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 56 catches). In weeks where Chig Okonkwo finds the end zone he out-scores Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Chig Okonkwo is off Week 14 and Juwan Johnson Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
