AJ Barner · David Njoku · 2026 week 2

AJ Barner or David Njoku?

Wondering who you should start this week — AJ Barner or David Njoku? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start AJ BarnerAJ Barner projects 4.7 PPR points clear of David Njoku in week 2, drawing ARI — the 13th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
AJ Barner START @ ARI 8.6 13th 3.3 51 healthy
David Njoku vs LV 3.9 29th · tough 10.8 – Out

TEs vs ARI recently: David Njoku 5.8 pts (W1).

TEs vs LV recently: Greg Dulcich 1.8 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

AJ Barner carries the higher trade value — 51 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving AJ Barner gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.