Fantasy Projections

David Njoku

Pos: TE2 Team: CLE YoE: 9
Draft: RD 1, PICK 29
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-02-09

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"Bates should garner some interest as both Harold Fannin (groin) and David Njoku (knee) having been ruled out for Week 18. Bates and Blake Whiteheart are poised to see more playing time, although practice-squad member Sal Cannella, who led Cleveland's tight ends in targets last week, could steal some thunder if added to the roster for the game."

	Brenden Bates' target share has increased by 300+% over the past 14 weeks.
	Brenden Bates' targets have increased by 300.0% over the past 14 weeks.
	Brenden Bates' receiving yards have increased by 100% over the past 6 weeks.
	Brenden Bates' receptions have increased by 100% over the past 6 weeks.
	Brenden Bates' total yards have increased by 100% over the past 6 weeks.

David Njoku

Pos: TE2 Team: CLE YoE: 9
Draft: RD 1, PICK 29
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-02-09

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"Hunt re-signed with the Chiefs following a successful reunion with the team last season. He stepped in for an injured Isiah Pacheco in Week 4 and went on to average 21.5 touches, 89.0 yards and 14.8 fantasy points over the next eight games. Pacheco returned in Week 13 and then neither were viable fantasy options from that point forward, as they were near even in snaps, carries and targets, with Samaje Perine also in the mix as a passing-down specialist. Hunt was not particularly effective as a rusher or receiver and he's now 30 years old, so it's fair to expect a healthy Pacheco to lead this backfield in 2025. Hunt is only a late-round consideration."

"Hunt was able to play in Week 18 after opening the week on the sidelines at practice with an illness, but he finished with fewer than 15 rushing yards for the third time in four weeks. The running back was able to match his season-high three catches, though, finishing third on the team in receiving yards. Hunt completed his campaign having turned 163 carries into 611 yards and eight touchdowns while reeling in 18 of 25 targets for 143 yards and a touchdown over 17 regular-season contests. The 30-year-old will enter the offseason as a free agent, and he's proven to be a rather reliable short-yardage option in the backfield, potentially making him a desirable player on the open market."

	Kareem Hunt's rushing yards have decreased by 72.92% over the past 6 weeks.
	Kareem Hunt's rushing attempts have decreased by 71.43% over the past 6 weeks.
	Kareem Hunt's targets have decreased by 66.67% over the past 6 weeks.
	Kareem Hunt's rushing attempt share has decreased by 51.34% over the past 6 weeks.
	Kareem Hunt's rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 36.14% over the past 8 weeks.

David Njoku

Pos: TE2 Team: CLE YoE: 9
Draft: RD 1, PICK 29
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-02-09

I. Player News & Analysis

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"Mayfield may have enjoyed his career renaissance in 2023, but he had his fantasy breakout in 2024. After finishing 18th or worse in fantasy PPG during each of his first six NFL seasons, Mayfield leapt to fourth in 2024. He finished no lower than fifth in pass attempts, completions, yards and TDs, while also easily posting a career high in rush yards. Mayfield completed 71% of his passes (third best) despite missing Chris Godwin and Mike Evans for chunks of the season, and he may be in even better shape in 2025 with Evans back, Godwin hopefully healthy and youngsters Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan also in the mix. Mayfield benefits from a Bucs offense that has scored a league-high 76.6% of its TDs through the air since Todd Bowles became head coach in 2022. With consecutive seasons of good play under his belt, the 30-year-old is well positioned for another solid QB1 fantasy campaign."

"Mayfield averaged an impressive 9.2 yards per attempt while connecting with both Mike Evans and Cade Otton for passes of 20-plus yards. The veteran signal-caller's only touchdown toss came early on, as he connected with Otton from 18 yards out to cap off a nine-play game-opening drive. Mayfield repeatedly focused on Otton throughout the afternoon for several more productive gains, although his one interception in the second quarter at his own 39-yard line did lead to a Panthers touchdown. Mayfield wraps up the 2025 regular season with the lowest completion percentage (63.2) and passing yardage total (3,693) of his three-year Buccaneers tenure, but he and his teammates will be pulling for the Saints to defeat or tie the Falcons on Sunday in order to be able to continue playing in next weekend's wild-card round as the NFC South champions."

	Baker Mayfield's passing yards have increased by 110.15% over the past 6 weeks.
	Baker Mayfield's passing yards per attempt has increased by 61.54% over the past 6 weeks.
	Baker Mayfield's rushing yards per attempt has increased by 139.68% over the past 10 weeks.
	Baker Mayfield's rushing yards have increased by 132.76% over the past 10 weeks.
	Baker Mayfield's interceptions have increased by 200.0% over the past 8 weeks.

David Njoku

Pos: TE2 Team: CLE YoE: 9
Draft: RD 1, PICK 29
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-02-09

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"Dortch thus will miss at least the next four games due to the chest injury that didn't allow him to practice at all during Week 14 prep, meaning his next possible chance to play this season is Week 18 at the Rams. With Marvin Harrison (heel) out for Sunday's game against the Rams and all of Dortch, Zay Jones (Achilles) and Simi Fehoko (wrist) on IR, Arizona's available wide receivers will be Michael Wilson, Andre Baccellia and practice-squad elevations Trent Sherfield and Jalen Brooks, while Xavier Weaver (hamstring) is questionable to suit up."

	Greg Dortch's receiving yards have increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.
	Greg Dortch's target share has increased by 129.84% over the past 6 weeks.
	Greg Dortch's targets have increased by 200.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	Greg Dortch's receptions have increased by 140.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	Greg Dortch's rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

David Njoku

Pos: TE2 Team: CLE YoE: 9
Draft: RD 1, PICK 29
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-02-09

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"Njoku is entering his ninth NFL season following a 2024 campaign in which he missed six games but was terrific when active, averaging a career-high 13.5 fantasy points per game. He was a top-10 scorer in seven of 11 games and finished top 5 at the position in targets for the second season in a row. Njoku has rarely been very productive in the scoring department (his career high is six touchdowns), but he found the end zone five times last season and has now led the position in end zone targets two years in a row. Despite Cleveland's never-ending QB issues, Njoku has finished 11th or better in three consecutive fantasy campaigns (top 8 in PPG) and the 29-year-old remains a midrange TE1."

"Njoku is going to miss his third straight game due to a lingering knee injury. The veteran tight end didn't practice at all this week, so he may be facing a challenge to return in time for Cleveland's season finale Week 18 against Cincinnati. Browns No. 1 tight end Harold Fannin is questionable to play this Sunday due to a groin issue, and if he can't suit up, it would likely fall on Blake Whiteheart and possibly Brenden Bates (ankle) to lead the team's tight-end corps."

	David Njoku's target share has decreased by 73.82% over the past 6 weeks.
	David Njoku's targets have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.
	David Njoku's receiving yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.
	David Njoku's receptions have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.
	David Njoku's total yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

QBR

CMP

ATT

YD

TD

INT

YPA

2025

18

CLE

20 - 18

CIN

0.0

0 2025

17

PIT

6 - 13

CLE

0.0

0 2025

16

BUF

23 - 20

CLE

0.0

0 2025

15

CLE

3 - 31

CHI

0.0

0 2025

12

CLE

24 - 10

LV

0.0

0 2025

11

BAL

23 - 16

CLE

0.0

0 2025

7

HOU

19 - 27

SEA

0.0

0 2025

5

HOU

44 - 10

BAL

0.0

0 2025

4

TEN

0 - 26

HOU

0.0

0 2024

18

CLE

10 - 35

BAL

0.0

0 2024

17

MIA

20 - 3

CLE

0.0

0 2024

6

BUF

23 - 20

NYJ

0.0

0 2024

5

NYJ

17 - 23

MIN

0.0

0 2024

4

DEN

10 - 9

NYJ

0.0

0 2024

3

NE

3 - 24

NYJ

0.0

0 2024

2

NYJ

24 - 17

TEN

Fantasy Projections

David Njoku

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Brenden Bates' target share has increased by 300+% over the past 14 weeks.

Brenden Bates' targets have increased by 300.0% over the past 14 weeks.

Brenden Bates' receiving yards have increased by 100% over the past 6 weeks.

Brenden Bates' receptions have increased by 100% over the past 6 weeks.

Brenden Bates' total yards have increased by 100% over the past 6 weeks.

David Njoku

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Kareem Hunt's rushing yards have decreased by 72.92% over the past 6 weeks.

Kareem Hunt's rushing attempts have decreased by 71.43% over the past 6 weeks.

Kareem Hunt's targets have decreased by 66.67% over the past 6 weeks.

Kareem Hunt's rushing attempt share has decreased by 51.34% over the past 6 weeks.

Kareem Hunt's rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 36.14% over the past 8 weeks.

David Njoku

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Baker Mayfield's passing yards have increased by 110.15% over the past 6 weeks.

Baker Mayfield's passing yards per attempt has increased by 61.54% over the past 6 weeks.

Baker Mayfield's rushing yards per attempt has increased by 139.68% over the past 10 weeks.

Baker Mayfield's rushing yards have increased by 132.76% over the past 10 weeks.

Baker Mayfield's interceptions have increased by 200.0% over the past 8 weeks.

David Njoku

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Greg Dortch's receiving yards have increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.

Greg Dortch's target share has increased by 129.84% over the past 6 weeks.

Greg Dortch's targets have increased by 200.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Greg Dortch's receptions have increased by 140.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Greg Dortch's rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

David Njoku

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David Njoku's target share has decreased by 73.82% over the past 6 weeks.

David Njoku's targets have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

David Njoku's receiving yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

David Njoku's receptions have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

David Njoku's total yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

QBR

CMP

ATT

YD

TD

INT

YPA

2025

18

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

2025

17

0.0

0.0

0.0