David Njoku Week 16 Outlook - Browns at Bengals

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Fri, Dec 20th 2024, 6:05pm EST

Njoku didn't practice until Friday of this week (hamstring). He only managed a limited practice session. He has been listed as questionable, but I would consider him closer to doubtful. Njoku is the TE4 in fantasy points per game this season, seeing a 20.3% target share and 21.2% first-read share while producing 1.29 YPRR and 43.9 receiving yards per game. If Njoku plays this week, he'll have a great matchup to exploit, but there are plenty of reasons to consider streaming a tight end this week instead of playing him. Njoku is obviously not fully healthy, but he could see his route share dip this week. He needs all of the volume he can get his hands on this week with the downgrade at quarterback with Dorian Thompson-Robinson starting. Cincy has allowed the second-most fantasy points per game and the third-most receiving yards per game to tight ends.