TE David Njoku - Cleveland Browns
| 6-4, 246 | Born: 7-10-1996 | College: Miami (Fla.) | Drafted: Round 1, pick 2017 |
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From the upgrade/downgrade report (Mon Oct 15): Njoku grabbed a score and might be the most in tune and reliable of Baker Mayfield's targets right now heading into a very easy stretch of pass defenses, including the Bucs this week, who can't seem to slow down tight ends this year.
Week 7: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
FBG says: matchup.
Recent Stats and Projections
| WEEK | OPP | oSNAP | REC | YD | TD | FumL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs NYJ | 62 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3.6 | |
| 4 | at OAK | 69 | 5 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | |
| 5 | vs BAL | 72 | 6 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 | |
| 6 | vs LAC | 60 | 7 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 11.5 | |
| 7 | at TB | PROJ-Dodds | * | 5 | * | * | * | * |
| 7 | at TB | PROJ-Tremblay | * | 5 | * | * | * | * |
Weekly Performance vs TE 1, TE 12, TE 24
Percentile ranks
David Njoku's percentile rank in each category, among TE with more than 50 fantasy points.
Recent Game Summaries
2018 Week 6 vs LAC (12 / 7 / 55 / 1 rec)
Njoku's usage with Baker Mayfield under center continued to surge in Week 6. The second-year tight end is emerging as one of Mayfield's favorite targets and the Browns finally utilized him in the red zone this week. Njoku caught a one-yard touchdown from Mayfield in the fourth quarter. Mayfield simply threw the ball up and Njoku leapt up and reached over the defender to snatch the ball out of the air. Njoku looked unstoppable on the play and he could become a red zone monster if Cleveland starts to feature him near the goal line. Earlier in the game he saw another end zone target but the ball was thrown way too high for him to catch. He did commit a drop in the fourth quarter.
2018 Week 5 vs BAL (11 / 6 / 69 / 0 rec)
Njoku had his best game of the season and even out-targeted Jarvis Landry by one in the contest. Njoku was mostly used in short and intermediate routes where the Browns got him the ball quickly in hopes he would had room to run after the catch. He ripped off two big gains in the second quarter on consecutive plays, going for 19 yards and then 24. He did struggle with a few drops in the game, which has been an ongoing issue for him. That being said, Njoku has drawn 18 targets in Baker Mayfield's two starts. He hasn't been getting much red zone work but once the offense unlocks that aspect of his game, a mid-season breakout should follow soon thereafter.
2018 Week 4 vs OAK (7 / 5 / 52 / 0 rec)
Njoku turned in his best game of the season, showing off his impressive run-after-the-catch ability on several instances. He did commit another drop in what has been an ongoing issue for him. That play could have gone for a big gain as he was open down the seam. The pass was about 16 yards downfield and Njoku had some room to run after. He did make a good catch on a high pass in the first quarter, reaching up to snare the ball out of the air. In the third quarter he took a short pass with Baker Mayfield under duress and turned upfield for a 14-yard gain. The Browns still haven't been using Njoku much in the red zone as Carlos Hyde has been hoarding most of the goal line opportunities.
2018 Week 3 vs NYJ (2 / 2 / 36 / 0 rec)
Both of Njoku's targets came once Baker Mayfield entered the game. He caught Mayfield's second pass attempt, making a nice adjustment to haul in a ball that was thrown a bit behind him. That play went for 17 yards. Njoku then had an excellent 19-yard catch-and-run in the third quarter. The Browns have mostly focused on running the ball when they get close to the goal line, which has hurt Njoku, who profiles as one of the team's top red zone targets. He still has plenty of potential and the quarterback change to Mayfield should help him going forward.
2018 Week 2 vs NO (7 / 4 / 20 / 0 rec)
It was a quiet day for Njoku, who tied for the team lead with seven targets but only wound up with 20 yards to show for it. His first target didn't come until early in the second quarter. He had a step on his defender but he was overthrown by Tyrod Taylor down the left side. Through the first two weeks of the season, there have been plenty of chances for Njoku to break a big gain but he and Taylor have just had some trouble connecting. Stay patient with the athletic tight end as he has been getting open down the field. Once he and Taylor start connecting he will start delivering big plays for the Browns.
2018 Week 1 vs PIT (7 / 3 / 13 / 0 rec)
Njoku had a rough afternoon. The second-year tight end struggled with drops, committing two in a row during a third quarter series. He also injured his ankle following a catch in the third and stayed down on the field for a short while. He was able to return on the following possession so there shouldn't be much concern here. He did injure an ankle during the preseason, as well, although it is unclear whether it was the same leg on Sunday. Njoku came close to converting a big play on the first drive as Tyrod Taylor targeted him down the seam on a deep pass. The ball was thrown high and Njoku got his hands on it, but two defenders converged to assure he wasn't able to secure the catch. Better days will be ahead for the athletic tight end.
Latest News
Browns | David Njoku keeping busy (Tue Oct 16, 10:26 PM) - Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku has totaled 23 targets over the last two games (Week 5 and Week 6), the most of any tight end in the league. link to story Browns | David Njoku catches seven passes (Sun Oct 14, 05:17 PM) - Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku caught seven passes for 55 yards and one touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. Our View: Njoku does a great job owning the area around him in the air and should remain an every week TE1 start. He has the Bucs matchup that Austin Hooper lit up today next week.link to story Browns | More looks for David Njoku? (Sat Oct 13, 09:12 PM) - Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku will likely see more targets against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6 as a result of the injuries to the wide receiving corps, according to Tony Grossi of ESPNCleveland.com. link to story Browns | David Njoku targeted 11 times (Sun Oct 7, 06:40 PM) - Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku racked up team bests with six catches, 69 yards and 11 targets in Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens. Our View: Njoku should continue to be one of Baker Mayfield's main targets with his huge wingspan and other physical gifts. His value is trending up.
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Schedule
| 7 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 8 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 9 | vs Kansas City Chiefs |
| 10 | vs Atlanta Falcons |
| 11 | --- BYE WEEK --- |
| 12 | @ Cincinnati Bengals |
| 13 | @ Houston Texans |
| 14 | vs Carolina Panthers |
| 15 | @ Denver Broncos |
| 16 | vs Cincinnati Bengals |
| 17 | @ Baltimore Ravens |
