David Njoku is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Bengals in Week 16, putting a potential damper on fantasy playoff teams.
The veteran tight end has been a reliable pass catcher throughout his career, earning his first Pro Bowl nomination last season. His eighth season has been solid as well, posting 439 yards and five touchdowns on 56 receptions.
It’s a dip in production compared to last season, but Njoku is still a must-start in fantasy lineups in Week 16. The 28-year-old was inactive last week with a hamstring injury, but his Week 13 and 14 outings were majorly impressive.
Njoku caught 9-17 passes for 52 yards and two touchdowns against Denver in Week 13 before catching 7-13 passes for 42 yards and one touchdown against Pittsburgh the following week. Both teams have been excellent defensively, yet Njoku found holes with Jameis Winston slinging the rock.
The Bengals don’t have a strong defense, opening the door even wider for Njoku to continue his strong play. Cincinnati allows the 28th most passing touchdowns and 27th most passing yards to opposing teams.
The Browns also don’t have a great defense, and it’ll face one of the best offenses in the NFL. Quick and efficient drives from Joe Burrow and the Bengals will keep Njoku on the field more often.
The one major worry is that Dorian Thompson-Robinson will be the Browns’ starting quarterback this week. The second-year quarterback has played in four games but seen limited snaps. Even so, Njoku has seen too many targets lately to keep him on the bench.
Start the veteran tight end in this matchup.
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