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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Juwan Johnson is the better play on a neutral week. 8.3 PPG with 889 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 Juwan Johnson 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

TENew Orleans Saints#17PPG LEADER

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

6.3 PPG8.3 PPG

11 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. That ranking gap means Juwan Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Njoku vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between David Njoku and Juwan Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. David Njoku finished the 2025 season at 6.3 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (11 games), and Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 for the New Orleans Saints (17 games).

That 2.0-point weekly advantage for Juwan Johnson 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.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 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 Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

David Njoku has his bye in Week 11, and Juwan Johnson 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. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Juwan Johnson outscored David Njoku by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•David Njoku scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 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 Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	8.3
Games Played	11	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	141
Receptions	33	77
Rec/Game	3.0	4.5
Receiving Yards	293	889
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	52.3
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	48	102
Target Share/Game	4.4	6.0
Age	29	29
Experience	8 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Juwan Johnson at 8.3 PPG, 2.0 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 Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Juwan Johnson has the edge at 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are David Njoku and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Njoku (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Njoku or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson outscored David Njoku by 2.0 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.