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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Kyle PittsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (9.8 to 6.3), and Kyle Pitts'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

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

6.3 PPG9.8 PPG

11 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% of elite pace and Kyle Pitts at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Njoku vs Kyle Pitts: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. David Njoku (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.3 fantasy points per game in 11 games. Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 9.8 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Kyle Pitts carries a 3.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 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 Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyle Pitts at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. David Njoku 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. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored David Njoku by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyle Pitts scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Kyle Pitts is 4 years younger than David Njoku (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Kyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	9.8
Games Played	11	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	167
Receptions	33	88
Rec/Game	3.0	5.2
Receiving Yards	293	928
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	54.6
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	48	118
Target Share/Game	4.4	6.9
Age	29	25
Experience	8 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyle Pitts holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

Do David Njoku and Kyle Pitts share a bye week?▾

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

Is David Njoku or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored David Njoku by 3.5 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.