Chig Okonkwo or David Njoku?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Chig Okonkwo
  • Rest of season: Chig Okonkwo — 6 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: Chig Okonkwo

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Chig OkonkwoDavid Njoku
Rest of season
6 of 6 experts rank Chig Okonkwo ahead · 0 rank David Njoku ahead
TE16#13–#20edgeTE41#33–#48
Week 9TE18#16–#24edgeTE50#40–#59
Week 9 projection (PPR)7.7edge2.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #128 overalledge3 #267 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+24 ranks · +104 val-29 ranks · -40 val
Rostered24%7%
Bye77
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Fibula) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.50698% to play

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, Chig Okonkwo or David Njoku?
Chig Okonkwo. This week's consensus has Chig Okonkwo at TE18 (range #16–#24) and David Njoku at TE50 (range #40–#59). Projections: 7.7 vs 2.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chig Okonkwo or David Njoku?
Chig Okonkwo. Rest-of-season consensus: Chig Okonkwo TE16 (range #13–#20) vs David Njoku TE41 (range #33–#48). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chig Okonkwo ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chig Okonkwo for David Njoku?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chig Okonkwo is ranked #128 overall and David Njoku #267, so Chig Okonkwo carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.