David Njoku · Matt Hibner · 2026 week 5

David Njoku or Matt Hibner?

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

Start Matt HibnerMatt Hibner projects 1.7 PPR points clear of David Njoku in week 5, drawing ATL — the 13th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
David Njoku	@ LAR	1.1	29th · tough	6.4	–	IR
Matt Hibner START	@ ATL	2.8	13th	6	–	healthy

TEs vs LAR recently: Isaiah Likely 3.3 pts (W2) · Nate Adkins 6.8 pts (W3) · Zach Ertz 1.3 pts (W4).

TEs vs ATL recently: Darren Waller 15.3 pts (W2) · Tucker Kraft 2.6 pts (W3) · Juwan Johnson 5.9 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Matt Hibner projects 1.7 points higher in PPR.
David Njoku faces LAR, 29th most generous to TEs.
David Njoku is flagged OUT.
Matt Hibner faces ATL, 13th 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.