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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Harold Fannin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better play on a neutral week. 9.4 PPG with 744 yards gives a reliable baseline. David Njoku at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Harold Fannin Jr. higher, but do not fade David Njoku entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TECleveland Browns#26

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Harold Fannin Jr.

Head to Head

6.3 PPG9.4 PPG

11 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% of elite pace and Harold Fannin Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Njoku vs Harold Fannin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. for your lineup, you are not alone. David Njoku finished the 2025 season at 6.3 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (11 games), and Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 for the Cleveland Browns (16 games).

That 3.1-point weekly advantage for Harold Fannin Jr. is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 yards, while David Njoku profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 33 catches). In weeks where David Njoku finds the end zone he out-scores Harold Fannin Jr., but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Harold Fannin Jr. is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. David Njoku is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: David Njoku (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored David Njoku by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 8 years younger than David Njoku (21 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Harold Fannin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	9.4
Games Played	11	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	150
Receptions	33	72
Rec/Game	3.0	4.5
Receiving Yards	293	731
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	45.7
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	48	107
Target Share/Game	4.4	6.7
Age	29	21
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Harold Fannin Jr. at 9.4 PPG, 3.1 points per game above David Njoku's 6.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Njoku or Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

Do David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. share a bye week?▾

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

Is David Njoku or Harold Fannin Jr. a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored David Njoku by 3.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.