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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Warren has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (8.9 to 6.3), and Tyler Warren'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

TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

6.3 PPG8.9 PPG

11 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Njoku vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

David Njoku and Tyler Warren 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 Tyler Warren posted 8.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the Indianapolis Colts.

A 2.6-PPG gap gives Tyler Warren 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.

Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 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 Tyler Warren, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: David Njoku is off Week 11 and Tyler Warren Week 13. 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

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. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Warren outscored David Njoku by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Tyler Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Warren scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Warren saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Tyler Warren is 5 years younger than David Njoku (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	8.9
Games Played	11	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	151
Receptions	33	76
Rec/Game	3.0	4.5
Receiving Yards	293	817
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	48.1
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	48	112
Target Share/Game	4.4	6.6
Age	29	24
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Tyler Warren outscored David Njoku by 2.6 PPG in 2025 (8.9 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 Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 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 Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

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

David Njoku (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Njoku or Tyler Warren a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Warren outscored David Njoku by 2.6 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.