David Njoku · Kenyon Sadiq · 2026 week 9

David Njoku or Kenyon Sadiq?

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

Start Kenyon SadiqKenyon Sadiq projects 2.5 PPR points clear of David Njoku in week 9, drawing KC — the 6th-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
Kenyon Sadiq START	@ KC	4.0	6th · soft	2.3	25	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: Charlie Kolar 2 pts (W6) · AJ Barner 4.6 pts (W7) · Nate Adkins 6.4 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Kenyon Sadiq projects 2.5 points higher in PPR.
David Njoku faces HOU, 28th most generous to TEs.
David Njoku is flagged OUT.
Kenyon Sadiq faces KC, 6th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kenyon Sadiq carries the higher trade value — 25 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kenyon Sadiq gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.