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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Terrance FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Njoku is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

David Njoku is the better fantasy play this season.

David Njoku has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.0-PPG advantage is real (6.3 to 3.3), and David Njoku's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Terrance Ferguson 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#26PPG LEADER

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TELos Angeles Rams#99

Terrance Ferguson

PPG

3.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

231

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Terrance Ferguson

Head to Head

6.3 PPG3.3 PPG

11 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Terrance Ferguson: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% of elite pace and Terrance Ferguson at 15%. That ranking gap means David Njoku carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Njoku vs Terrance Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

David Njoku and Terrance Ferguson 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 Terrance Ferguson posted 3.3 PPG in 14 appearances for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 3.0-PPG gap gives David Njoku 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.

David Njoku is the volume tight end in this matchup with 33 receptions for 293 yards, while Terrance Ferguson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 11 catches). In weeks where Terrance Ferguson finds the end zone he out-scores David Njoku, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: David Njoku is off Week 11 and Terrance Ferguson Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire David Njoku at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Terrance Ferguson 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. Terrance Ferguson (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•David Njoku outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Terrance Ferguson played 14 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Terrance Ferguson 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.
•David Njoku saw 48 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Terrance Ferguson is 6 years younger than David Njoku (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Terrance Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Terrance Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	3.3
Games Played	11	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	46
Receptions	33	11
Rec/Game	3.0	0.8
Receiving Yards	293	231
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	16.5
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	48	25
Target Share/Game	4.4	1.8
Age	29	23
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

David Njoku outscored Terrance Ferguson by 3.0 PPG in 2025 (6.3 to 3.3). 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 Terrance Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Njoku has the edge at 6.3 PPG compared to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 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 Terrance Ferguson average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are David Njoku and Terrance Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Njoku (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Terrance Ferguson (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Njoku or Terrance Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

David Njoku outscored Terrance Ferguson by 3.0 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.