Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) turned in his best game of an otherwise mediocre season in a Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Njoku finished with six catches for 67 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in the 21-17 defeat. The breakout performance for Njoku came in Dillon Gabriel's first career start, giving hope for Njoku's fantasy managers that the rookie signal-caller will lean heavily on his veteran tight end going forward. Despite being listed on the injury report with a knee issue, Njoku has practiced fully all week and does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday. Njoku has a chance to keep it going in a Week 6 road matchup against a Pittsburgh Steelers team that is allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends through four games. Fantasy gamers can treat Njoku as a low-end TE1 in Week 6.
Oct 11, 2025 8:18 AM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku scored and led his team in receiving on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, turning nine targets into six catches for 67 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately for Cleveland, it wasn't quite enough, as the offense couldn't seal the game and the defense surrendered the lead in the final 30 seconds. The big tight end, however, had his best game of the season with rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who found both Njoku and fellow tight end Harold Fannin Jr. for touchdowns. The Browns' typically volatile QB situation presents risk, but Sunday was an encouraging day for fantasy managers that showed Njoku still can be a productive fantasy player, even alongside Fannin getting targets and a rookie throwing the ball.
Oct 5, 2025 1:36 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) will take on the Minnesota Vikings in London in Week 5. Njoku practiced fully on Thursday and Friday after being limited on Wednesday and is listed without an injury designation heading into Sunday's contest. That being said, Njoku sets up as a low-end TE2 in Week 5. He continues to split tight-end looks with Harold Fannin Jr., which has cut into his fantasy value. The Browns will also trot out rookie Dillon Gabriel to make his NFL debut against Minnesota's exceptional pass defense, so expect the offense to skew run-heavy. Njoku is fine to utilize in fantasy, but he's not a must-start this weekend.
Oct 4, 2025 10:33 AM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) was upgraded to a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited on Wednesday, putting him firmly on track to play in Sunday's London matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Njoku's ability to bounce back quickly from the midweek injury concern is encouraging for both the Browns and fantasy managers, especially with rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel expected to make the start. The veteran tight end has caught 14 of 21 targets for 128 yards through four games and could serve as a key security blanket for the rookie under center. Njoku's role in short-to-intermediate routes and the red zone should make him a steady PPR option, and with the Browns likely simplifying the offense for Gabriel, Njoku projects as a viable streaming candidate in deeper leagues for Week 5.
Oct 2, 2025 2:20 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. This shouldn't be too concerning as Njoku also opened last week's practice as limited as well. Despite that, Njoku still played in Week 4, but was held to two receptions for 11 yards. Possibly, the change at quarterback with Dillon Gabriel taking over will help Njoku's value. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about the knee injury at the moment. They should continue to check back throughout the week for more updates. If Njoku sits, Harold Fannin Jr. would see increased snaps in Week 5.
Oct 1, 2025 9:21 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) practiced fully on Friday and is listed without an injury designation heading into a Week 4 road matchup against the Detroit Lions. Njoku was limited on Wednesday with a knee issue but was able to practice fully on Thursday and Friday, putting him in line to take the field for the Browns' fourth game of the season. The veteran tight end draws a plus matchup against a Lions defense that is allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends through three games. Njoku is on the board as a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 in Week 4.
Sep 26, 2025 4:11 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) practiced in full on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday with a knee injury. By practicing in full on Thursday, Njoku would appear to be trending towards playing in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. Njoku has recorded 12 catches for 117 yards on 18 targets through his first three games of 2025. The 29-year-old is still seeing steady playing time, but his target share has been limited due to the emergence of Browns' rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. Njoku profiles outside the top-12 for fantasy at the tight end position in Week 4, and both Browns tight ends are difficult for managers to trust as long as they share the field.
Sep 25, 2025 5:01 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, according to Scott Petrak of the Chronicle-Telegram. The team did not practice on Wednesday, so participation for all players is an estimate. Njoku played 76% of the snaps on Sunday against the Packers and hauled in five of his seven targets for 40 yards. It's been a slower start to the season for the 29-year-old tight end, as he has failed to exceed 40 yards in any game so far. Last season, he was under 40 yards only four times in 11 games. Rookie Harold Fannin Jr. has stepped in and earned some volume, and now the offense has shifted to be a bit more run-heavy with rookie Quinshon Judkins. Njoku is still on the fringe TE1 line for Week 4 against Detroit, assuming he is good to suit up.
Sep 25, 2025 12:30 AM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught five of his seven targets for 40 yards in a 13-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Njoku wound up leading the team in receiving yards on an afternoon where they only threw for 142 yards in the upset win. The veteran tight end is off to a slow start in 2025, catching 12 passes for 117 scoreless yards through three games. The emergence of rookie Harold Fannin Jr. has been an issue for Njoku, as has a punchless passing attack led by Joe Flacco. Njoku will be on the TE2 radar heading into Week 4's road matchup against the Detroit Lions.
Sep 22, 2025 5:50 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku is off to a slow start in 2025. The veteran tight end has caught just seven passes for 77 scoreless yards through two games while at the same time getting overshadowed by rookie Harold Fannin Jr., who has 12 grabs for 111 yards. Njoku will try to turn things around at home against a hot Green Bay Packers team in Week 3. The Packers might help him get going as they have been generous to opposing tight ends through two games, allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game to the position. That being said, the combination of an ineffective Cleveland offense and Fannin siphoning tight-end looks away from Njoku leaves him as a mid-range TE2 in fantasy this weekend.
Sep 19, 2025 8:21 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku is off to a slow start in 2025. After his four-catch, 40-yard performance in a lopsided Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Njoku has just seven catches for 77 scoreless yards through two games. Meanwhile, fellow Cleveland tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has officially become a concern for Njoku's fantasy managers as the rookie has outproduced the veteran with 12 catches for 111 yards. Njoku is likely to bounce back, although a struggling Cleveland offense led by an ineffective Joe Flacco doesn't offer much hope for upside. Njoku will hope to get his season on track in Week 3 against a Green Bay Packers defense that has given up big games to Sam LaPorta (six catches for 79 yards) and Zach Ertz (six catches for 64 yards and a touchdown) this season. Njoku is worth a look as a low-end TE1 in fantasy thanks to the favorable matchup in Week 3.
Sep 15, 2025 8:17 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku will head on the road to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Njoku turned in a quiet performance in a Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, catching three of his six targets for 37 yards to finish fifth on the team in receiving. He also had to contend with third-round rookie Harold Fannin Jr., who had a strong pro debut, pulling down seven of his nine targets for 63 yards. Despite Fannin's solid debut, Njoku should still continue to operate as the Browns' top tight end going forward. That puts him on the map as a low-end TE1 in fantasy leagues heading into the weekend.
Sep 12, 2025 9:39 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku will make his 2025 debut against the Cincinnati Bengals at home in Week 1. With Joe Flacco back under center after a stint with the team in 2023, Njoku is primed to get off to a hot start this season. Flacco and Njoku showed excellent chemistry together two years ago, combining for 30 receptions, 390 yards, and four touchdowns in five games together. The Bengals were the worst team in the league against tight ends last season as they allowed the most fantasy points per game to the position. Njoku is a top-six fantasy tight end heading into Week 1.
Sep 5, 2025 10:06 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught both of his targets for 20 yards in a 19-17 preseason win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Njoku got his first action of the preseason, catching a pair of balls from starter Joe Flacco in the team's final tune-up before they prepare to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Njoku remains a rock-solid mid-range TE1 in fantasy leagues and should be a safe selection heading into drafts.
Aug 24, 2025 7:31 AM EST
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Cleveland Browns are placing running backs Jerome Ford (ankle) and Pierre Strong Jr. (concussion) and tight end David Njoku (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending their season. All three players were previously ruled out for Sunday's game, and this move opens up additional roster spots for the Browns on Saturday. As a result, fantasy managers should expect D'Onta Foreman and John Kelly to see most of the snaps in the backfield on Saturday afternoon against the Baltimore Ravens. Jordan Akins will likely get the start at tight end. Ford opened the season as the starter with Nick Chubb sidelined and reclaimed that role for the past few weeks when Chubb's season ended due to a foot fracture. Njoku also batted injuries throughout the season but began to find his footing over his past five contests, averaging 15.4 PPR points. Foreman and Akins are viable plays in deeper formats this weekend and are high-floor options in DFS.
Jan 3, 2025 1:24 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Week 18 regular-season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Njoku will end up missing three of the final four games of the 2024 season and finish with 64 receptions for 505 yards and five touchdowns in 11 starts after making his first Pro Bowl in 2023. While Njoku's numbers were a disappointment after what he did last year, his numbers were still good enough to make him a weekly TE1 in fantasy despite Cleveland's ongoing struggles at the quarterback position. The 28-year-old should remain in the TE1 picture in fantasy heading into next year despite questions about whether Deshaun Watson (Achilles) will even be the starter under center. Jordan Akins will have a bigger role yet again in Week 18 and will be a TE2 sleeper in DFS lineups.
Jan 2, 2025 1:57 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) is missing his third straight practice of the week on Thursday, which suggests he'll be ruled out again for the Week 18 regular-season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. If Njoku is officially ruled out on Thursday, he will have missed three of the final four games of the season due to injury. The 28-year-old has been a top-10 fantasy TE this year in terms of average half-PPR points per game (7.3) thanks to 64 catches on 97 targets for 505 yards and five touchdowns in his 11 games played. In what is expected to be a blowout loss to the Ravens, backup tight end Jordan Akins could rack up some notable garbage production this weekend if Njoku is inactive. In the Week 17 loss to the Miami Dolphins, Akins had season-highs in catches (six), targets (eight) and receiving yards (49).
Jan 2, 2025 1:28 PM EST
According to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) will not practice again on Wednesday. Njoku was also listed as a non-participant during Tuesday's estimated report. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status during Thursday's practice as he could be in danger of sitting on Saturday. Over his past five contests, Njoku has averaged a strong 15.4 PPR points per game. During this stretch, he has tallied 50.0 yards per game while seeing 10.8 targets per game. If Njoku were to miss his second-straight contest, Jordan Akins would get the starting nod once again. Akins would be viewed as a desperation TE2 and a high-risk play in DFS, as he has only seen more than four targets in one game this season.
Jan 1, 2025 1:42 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated practice report on Tuesday. The Browns didn't actually hold a full practice. Njoku injured his knee in the Week 16 loss to the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals and didn't practice at all last week before being ruled out of the Week 17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The fact that the 28-year-old still isn't able to practice is not a good sign for his availability for the Week 18 regular-season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, although he still has two more days to get back on the field. Still, the Browns have nothing left to play for but pride, so it would not be a surprise to see them hold Njoku out to end the season. Akins set season-highs in catches (six), targets (eight) and receiving yards (49) in the loss to Miami, but he'll be nothing more than a TE2 sleeper in Week 18 if Njoku is out again.
Dec 31, 2024 5:27 PM EST
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. This doesn't come as a shock given the fact Njoku has been unable to practice all week. He tweaked his knee last week and appears to still be dealing with the issue. The Browns aren't in the playoff hunt anyway, so they don't have much of an incentive to get Njoku out there. Jordan Akins figures to serve as the primary tight end with Njoku sidelined. Akins has finished with one reception or less in three of his last four games. He's not a recommended streaming option for important fantasy playoff games this weekend.
Dec 27, 2024 2:10 PM EST
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