David Njoku · Jake Ferguson · 2026 week 9

David Njoku or Jake Ferguson?

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

Start Jake FergusonJake Ferguson projects 6.8 PPR points clear of David Njoku in week 9, drawing IND — the 5th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
David Njoku	vs HOU	1.5	28th · tough	6.4	–	IR
Jake Ferguson START	@ IND	8.3	5th · soft	4.1	44	Questionable

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 IND recently: Pat Freiermuth 16.5 pts (W5) · T.J. Hockenson 9.5 pts (W7) · Nate Boerkircher 9.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Jake Ferguson projects 6.8 points higher in PPR.
David Njoku faces HOU, 28th most generous to TEs.
David Njoku is flagged OUT.
Jake Ferguson faces IND, 5th most generous to TEs.
Jake Ferguson is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jake Ferguson carries the higher trade value — 44 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jake Ferguson gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.