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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Jaylen WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jaylen Warren (12.3 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

RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Jaylen Warren

Head to Head

6.3 PPG12.3 PPG

11 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 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 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

David Njoku vs Jaylen Warren: The Full Breakdown

Comparing David Njoku (TE, Cleveland Browns) against Jaylen Warren (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. David Njoku averaged 6.3 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Jaylen Warren posted 12.3 PPG across 16 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.

David Njoku has his bye in Week 11, Jaylen Warren in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jaylen Warren 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. Jaylen Warren (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Warren outscored David Njoku by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Jaylen Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 Jaylen Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Jaylen Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	12.3
Games Played	11	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	197
Rushing Yards	0	958
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	59.9
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	33	40
Receiving Yards	293	333
Targets	48	45
Total TDs	4	8
Age	29	27
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

12.3 PPG for Jaylen Warren versus 6.3 for David Njoku in 2025. The baseline favors Jaylen Warren, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Njoku or Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 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 Jaylen Warren average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are David Njoku and Jaylen Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Njoku (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.