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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Drake London (14.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. David Njoku (6.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TECleveland Browns#26

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Drake London

Head to Head

6.3 PPG14.0 PPG

11 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

David Njoku vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

Comparing David Njoku (TE, Cleveland Browns) against Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. David Njoku averaged 6.3 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Drake London posted 14.0 PPG across 12 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. David Njoku is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: David Njoku (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored David Njoku by a projected 131 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake London played 12 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Drake London contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Drake London is 5 years younger than David Njoku (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Drake London
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	14.0
Games Played	11	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	168
Receptions	33	68
Rec/Game	3.0	5.7
Receiving Yards	293	919
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	76.6
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	48	112
Target Share/Game	4.4	9.3
Age	29	24
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Drake London outscored David Njoku by 7.7 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 6.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Njoku or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to David Njoku's 6.3 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did David Njoku and Drake London average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 7.7 points per game.

Do David Njoku and Drake London share a bye week?▾

Yes, both David Njoku and Drake London share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.