Should I start David Njoku in Week 2?
TE · LAC · Bye 7
Week 2 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 21 at 9:41 PM EDT
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Consensus TE28 — outside the streaming range.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #19 and at least one at #48 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 2 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE28 | 19 | 48 | ±3.8 | #149 | 5.9 |
| Half PPR | TE28 | 17 | 47 | ±3.8 | #153 | 4.8 |
| Standard | TE28 | 19 | 47 | ±4.0 | #160 | 3.6 |
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IR weeks: 2
Latest news
- David Njoku (knee) placed on IR
The Chargers placed TE David Njoku on injured reserve.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 21, 5:41 PM EDT
- David Njoku (knee) carted off the field with apparent leg injury
David Njoku (knee) has been carted off the field after suffering an apparent leg injury in the Cardinals game against the Raiders.
Garrett Ball · FantasyPros · Sep 20, 4:56 PM EDT
- David Njoku grabs five passes in Chargers debut
David Njokue caught all five of his targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Cardinals.
Nate Miller · FantasyPros · Sep 14, 9:15 AM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Njoku was carted off the field in Sunday's game against the Raiders. With Charlie Kolar (forearm) also placed on IR, Oronde Gadsden is the only healthy tight end on the Chargers right now.”
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 2 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #25Evan EngramSit
- #26Kenyon SadiqSit
- #27Greg DulcichSit
- #28David NjokuSit
- #29Darren WallerSit
- #30Terrance FergusonSit
- #31Gunnar HelmSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start David Njoku in Week 2?
- Sit. Consensus TE28 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #19 to #48. The consensus projection is 5.9 PPR points.
- Where is David Njoku ranked for Week 2?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has David Njoku at TE28 for Week 2, and flex #150 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #19 to #48.
- Is David Njoku playing in Week 2?
- David Njoku is listed IR. Check the status again before kickoff.