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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Theo Johnson edges David Njoku by 0.7 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Theo Johnson goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TECleveland Browns#26

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TENew York Giants#24PPG LEADER

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

6.3 PPG7.0 PPG

11 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

David Njoku vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

David Njoku (6.3 PPG) and Theo Johnson (7.0 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. David Njoku played 11 games for the Cleveland Browns; Theo Johnson suited up 15 times for the New York Giants.

A 0.7-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. David Njoku had 33 catches for 293 yards; Theo Johnson posted 45 for 528. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: David Njoku sits Week 11 while Theo Johnson is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Theo Johnson outscored David Njoku by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Theo Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Theo Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Theo Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Theo Johnson saw 74 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Theo Johnson is 4 years younger than David Njoku (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	7.0
Games Played	11	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	105
Receptions	33	45
Rec/Game	3.0	3.0
Receiving Yards	293	528
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	35.2
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	48	74
Target Share/Game	4.4	4.9
Age	29	25
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Theo Johnson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.0 points per game. David Njoku averaged 6.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Njoku or Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Theo Johnson has the edge at 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

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

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

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

Theo Johnson outscored David Njoku by 0.7 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.