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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Josh JacobsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Josh Jacobs over David Njoku in 2026.

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 to David Njoku's 6.3, a 8.3 point per game edge. Jacobs also stayed healthier, playing 15 games to 11, which steadies his weekly floor. Josh Jacobs is Tier 3 among running backs, David Njoku is Tier 4 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Josh Jacobs (14.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. David Njoku (6.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TECleveland Browns#26

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

RBGreen Bay Packers#8PPG LEADER

Josh Jacobs

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

929

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Josh Jacobs

Head to Head

6.3 PPG14.6 PPG

11 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Josh Jacobs: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

David Njoku vs Josh Jacobs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing David Njoku (TE, Cleveland Browns) against Josh Jacobs (RB, Green Bay Packers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. David Njoku averaged 6.3 PPG in 2025 over 11 games, while Josh Jacobs posted 14.6 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Josh Jacobs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. David Njoku is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: David Njoku (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored David Njoku by a projected 141 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Jacobs played 15 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Josh Jacobs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Josh Jacobs scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•David Njoku saw 48 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Josh Jacobs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Josh Jacobs
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	14.6
Games Played	11	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	219
Rushing Yards	0	929
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	61.9
Rushing TDs	0	13
Receptions	33	36
Receiving Yards	293	282
Targets	48	44
Total TDs	4	14
Age	30	28
Experience	8 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

14.6 PPG for Josh Jacobs versus 6.3 for David Njoku in 2025. The baseline favors Josh Jacobs, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Njoku or Josh Jacobs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 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 Josh Jacobs average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 8.3 points per game.

Do David Njoku and Josh Jacobs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both David Njoku and Josh Jacobs share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.