David Njoku · Evan Engram · 2026 week 8

David Njoku or Evan Engram?

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

Start Evan EngramEvan Engram projects 3.9 PPR points clear of David Njoku in week 8, drawing KC — the 5th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
David Njoku	vs HOU	1.0	28th · tough	6.4	–	IR
Evan Engram START	vs KC	4.9	5th · soft	4.7	–	healthy

TEs vs HOU recently: Daniel Bellinger 0.5 pts (W5) · Nate Boerkircher 6.8 pts (W6) · Thomas Fidone II 2.9 pts (W7).

TEs vs KC recently: Brock Bowers 14.6 pts (W4) · Charlie Kolar 2 pts (W6) · AJ Barner 4.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Evan Engram projects 3.9 points higher in PPR.
David Njoku faces HOU, 28th most generous to TEs.
David Njoku is flagged OUT.
Evan Engram faces KC, 5th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.