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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Tonges has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 6.3), and Jake Tonges's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. David Njoku is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

TESan Francisco 49ers#15PPG LEADER

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

6.3 PPG8.5 PPG

11 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Njoku vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

David Njoku and Jake Tonges are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. David Njoku averaged 6.3 PPG across 11 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Jake Tonges posted 8.5 PPG in 9 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Jake Tonges the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. David Njoku had 33 catches for 293 yards; Jake Tonges posted 34 for 293. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

David Njoku has his bye in Week 11, and Jake Tonges rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: David Njoku (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored David Njoku by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Njoku played 11 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means David Njoku contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Tonges scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•David Njoku saw 48 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	8.5
Games Played	11	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	77
Receptions	33	34
Rec/Game	3.0	3.8
Receiving Yards	293	293
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	32.6
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	48	46
Target Share/Game	4.4	5.1
Age	29	26
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Jake Tonges outscored David Njoku by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (8.5 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 Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are David Njoku and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Njoku (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Njoku or Jake Tonges a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored David Njoku by 2.2 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.