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David Njoku or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: David Njoku is listed out (fibula) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

David Njoku is a Cleveland Browns tight end who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 11 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TECleveland Browns#26 TE
David Njoku
PPG
6.3
Games
11
Rec
33
Rec Yds
293
Rec TDs
4
Targets
48
Bye
Week 11
RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Rico Dowdle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavid NjokuRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)6.311.6
Games Played1117
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)69197
Rushing Yards01,076
Rush Yds/Game0.063.3
Rushing TDs06
Receptions3339
Receiving Yards293297
Targets4850
Total TDs47
Age3028
Experience8 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Njoku or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Njoku and Rico Dowdle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft David Njoku or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 11 games in 2025, and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did David Njoku and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are David Njoku and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Njoku (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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