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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs David Njoku

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.0-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 6.3), and Dallas Goedert's 11 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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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TECleveland Browns#26

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

David Njoku

Head to Head

10.3 PPG6.3 PPG

15 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and David Njoku at 29%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs David Njoku: Who Should You Start?

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.3 fantasy points per game in 15 games. David Njoku (Cleveland Browns) came in at 6.3 PPG over 11 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Dallas Goedert carries a 4.0-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.

Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 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 Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 9 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 Dallas Goedert 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: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. David Njoku (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored David Njoku by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Dallas Goedert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 9 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGoedertNjoku

PPG (Half-PPR)10.36.3

Games Played1511

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15569

Receptions6033

Rec/Game4.03.0

Receiving Yards591293

Rec Yds/Game39.426.6

Receiving TDs114

Targets8248

Target Share/Game5.54.4

Age3129

Experience7 yrs8 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dallas Goedert holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert or David Njoku in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert and David Njoku average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. David Njoku averaged 6.3 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

Do Dallas Goedert and David Njoku share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dallas Goedert and David Njoku share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Dallas Goedert or David Njoku a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored David Njoku by 4.0 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.