Austin Hooper · David Njoku · 2026 week 2

Austin Hooper or David Njoku?

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

Start David NjokuDavid Njoku projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2, drawing LV — the 29th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Austin Hooper vs CAR 2.4 11th healthy
David Njoku START vs LV 3.9 29th · tough 10.8 1 healthy

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

David Njoku carries the higher trade value — 1 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving David Njoku gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.