Njoku recorded four receptions on five targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Steelers.
Njoku finished second on the team in both targets and receptions behind only Nick Chubb. He hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass midway through the second quarter to tally the first score by either team in the game. With Sunday's effort, Njoku will close the 2022 season with a career-high 58 receptions despite playing in only 14 games. He'll likely continue to see a significant role in the offense in 2023, pairing with Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones as the Browns' top pass catchers.
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Browns' David Njoku: Quiet in win
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Njoku caught one of three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Commanders.
It was a quiet volume day for the passing attack despite quarterback Deshaun Watson throwing for three touchdowns. Watson attempted just 18 throws, and Njoku had his fewest targets since Week 11. A positive sign for Cleveland's receivers is that Watson looked more like the quarterback he was in Houston during the second half Sunday, completing six of 10 passes for 146 yards and all three TDs.
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Browns' David Njoku: Two catches in loss
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Njoku secured two of five targets for 14 yards in the Browns' 17-10 loss to the Saints on Saturday.
Njoku turned in a modest performance on a day that wasn't exactly conducive to the passing game, with Amari Cooper the only member of the air attack to put up fantasy-worthy numbers. The veteran tight end still managed to extend his multi-catch streak to 11 games, and he'll have a better matchup overall against the Commanders on the road in a Week 17 clash on Sunday, Jan. 1.
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Browns' David Njoku: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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With the weather expected to be bad in Cleveland due to the wind and snow, you might consider benching Njoku in the majority of leagues. It doesn't help that the Saints are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends this season and have allowed just two touchdowns to the position. And Cade Otton in Week 13 is the lone tight end with more than nine PPR points against New Orleans this year. Njoku has at least 13 PPR points in two of three games with Deshaun Watson, but this week there could be a letdown given the opponent and the weather.
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Browns' David Njoku: Good to go Saturday
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Njoku (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Saints after logging a full practice listing Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Njoku's practice reps were limited Tuesday and Wednesday, but the tight end's return to a full session Thursday has him ready to go for Saturday's contest. Through 11 games to date, Njoku has recorded a 51/551/3 stat line on 67 targets, a pace that keeps the 2017 first-rounder on the fantasy lineup radar this weekend while facing a New Orleans defense that has allowed an average of 195.1 passing yards thus far.
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Browns' David Njoku: Limited in practice again
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Njoku (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The same was true Tuesday, as the Browns have continued to list Njoku on their injury reports with the knee issue ever since he sat out the team's Week 13 win over the Texans. He's proceeded to play 96 and 94 percent of snaps in the two games since, and he should get plenty of playing time this Saturday against the Saints, albeit in a game that may not have many pass attempts due to bad weather.
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Browns' David Njoku: Listed as limited
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Njoku (knee) is listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Two separate knee injuries have cost Njoku time this season, including a Week 13 absence, but he played 96 and 94 percent of offensive snaps the past two games en route to 10 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets. The workload checks out and seemingly makes him a solid TE1 for fantasy, except that the Browns offense has struggled with QB Deshaun Watson and now faces some ugly weather in Cleveland this weekend unless forecasts drastically change. Projections as of Tuesday called for the type of wind and precipitation that would make it hard to confidently start any QBs, WRs or TEs in the game.
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Browns' David Njoku: Musters only 28 yards
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Njoku recorded three catches on six targets for 28 yards in Saturday's 13-3 win over the Ravens.
Njoku tied Amari Cooper for the team lead in targets, though he couldn't take advantage of his opportunity. His longest catch of the day went for only 13 yards, and he now has under 30 receiving yards in three of his last four games. Despite the lack of production, Njoku has racked up 25 targets in that span, a good indication that he remains heavily involved in the Cleveland offense.
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Browns' David Njoku: Limited again Wednesday
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Njoku (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Njoku was listed as a limited practice participant for the first two days of practice in Week 14, just as he has been so far in Week 15. If last week is any indication, Njoku will take part in the Browns' final practice of Week 15 prep Thursday before heading into Saturday's game against the Ravens minus a designation. Given that he played 67 snaps and drew nine targets in the Week 14 loss to the Bengals, Njoku will likely handle a three-down workload once again this weekend.
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Browns' David Njoku: Estimated as limited participant
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The Browns listed Njoku (knee) as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Cleveland won't get back on the practice field until Wednesday, but because the team plays on Saturday in Week 15, the team had to issue its first official practice report Tuesday. Njoku may have his reps capped when the Browns actually return to the field Wednesday, but assuming he didn't suffer any setbacks with his knee during this past Sunday's loss to the Bengals, the tight end should be good to go this weekend versus the Ravens. Njoku has demonstrated an early rapport with Deshaun Watson, compiling 12 receptions for 88 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets since the quarterback debuted two games ago.
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Browns' David Njoku: Finds end zone in return
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Njoku caught seven of nine targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Bengals. He added one rushing attempts for minus-2 yards.
After missing the previous game due to a knee injury, Njoku showed instant chemistry with quarterback Deshaun Watson in their first game together. The pair linked up for a 13-yard touchdown in the third quarter, and Njoku's nine targets marked his second-highest total of the season. Njoku will look to build on this strong effort in Week 15 against the Ravens.
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Browns' David Njoku: Sleeper TEs
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Njoku will return from the one-game absence he had in Week 13 with a knee injury to face the Bengals this week. He doesn't have an easy matchup, but Njoku is still worth using as a low-end No. 1 tight end in all leagues. He missed the first game with Cincinnati in Week 8 due to an ankle injury, and we'll see how he does with Deshaun Watson under center since this is their first game together. Njoku could benefit if Amari Cooper (hip) is out, and Cooper missed practice Friday. The last time we saw Njoku he had five catches for 29 yards and a touchdown on seven targets against Tampa Bay in Week 12, and he has scored at least 10 PPR points in five of his past seven games going back to Week 3.
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Browns' David Njoku: Ready to face Bengals
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Njoku (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
Njoku will be back in action after sitting out the Browns' Week 13 win over the Texans with the injury. He'll be playing his first game alongside quarterback Deshaun Watson, who struggled to build chemistry with any of Cleveland's pass catchers in his team debut last week.
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Browns' David Njoku: Practice reps limited Thursday
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Njoku (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
After sitting out last Sunday's 27-14 win over the Texans with the knee issue, Njoku has opened Week 14 prep with a pair of limited sessions. The Browns won't decide on whether Njoku carries a designation into this weekend's game against the Bengals until after Friday's practice, but the tight end is expected to return to the lineup Sunday, per Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com. If Njoku puts an end to his one-game absence this weekend, he'll be playing in his first game with new starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, who returned from his 11-game suspension last week and made his season debut against Houston.
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Browns' David Njoku: Looks good in limited practice
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Njoku (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Njoku missed three of the past six games with two separate knee injuries but reportedly is expected to return from a one-week absence for Sunday's matchup with Cincinnati. Petrak notes that the tight end looked good at Wednesday's practice, though the Browns kept him limited rather than unleashing Njoku as a full participant. That could be coming Thursday or Friday.
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Browns' David Njoku: Expected to play Sunday
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Njoku (knee) is expected to practice this week and play Sunday against the Bengals, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
Njoku was sidelined for Week 13 due to a knee injury, marking his third absence over the past six weeks. However, the tight end is presumably feeling better and trending in the right direction to start Week 14. Nonetheless, fantasy managers should monitor Njoku's participation throughout prep to ensure he's still on track to suit up later in the week. When available, the 2017 first-round pick has been a consistent producer, totaling 41 receptions for 464 yards and two scores across nine appearances.
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Browns' David Njoku: TEs to Start
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Keep an eye on the knee situation that caused Njoku to miss practice Wednesday, and hopefully he's fine. If healthy, he has top-five potential in his Week 13 matchup with the Texans now that Deshaun Watson is starting for the Browns. Njoku just had five catches for 29 yards and a touchdown on seven targets in Week 12 against Tampa Bay for 13 PPR points, and he has scored at least 13 PPR points in three of his past five games.
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Browns' David Njoku: Ruled out for Week 13
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Njoku (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
With Njoku unavailable, Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown are slated to lead the Browns' tight end corps in Week 13, with Bryant a candidate to log enough volume Sunday to merit fantasy lineup consideration. Njoku will now target a potential return to action Dec. 11 against the Bengals.
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Browns' David Njoku: Misses another practice
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Njoku (knee) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Back-to-back missed sessions cloud Njoku's status for Sunday's game against the Texans, but the tight end has one more chance to practice ahead of the contest. If, however, Njoku is out or limited this weekend, Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown would be in line for added snaps Week 13.
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Browns' David Njoku: Dealing with knee issue
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Njoku won't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
According to Petrak, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Njoku's current knee issue is different than the one that sidelined him for two games earlier this season and kept him on last week's injury report. In any case, the tight end's status is now worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans. If Njoku ends up sitting out this weekend or is available in a limited capacity, Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown would be in line for added snaps.
