David Njoku · Terrance Ferguson · 2026 week 9

David Njoku or Terrance Ferguson?

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

Start Terrance FergusonTerrance Ferguson projects 1.5 PPR points clear of David Njoku in week 9, drawing WAS — the 2nd-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	@ BAL	4.1	15th	6.4	–	IR
Terrance Ferguson START	@ WAS	5.6	2nd · soft	9.6	23	IR

TEs vs BAL recently: Harold Fannin Jr. 0.9 pts (W6) · Drew Sample 8.4 pts (W7) · Dalton Kincaid 14.6 pts (W8).

TEs vs WAS recently: Isaiah Likely 21.4 pts (W5) · George Kittle 12.9 pts (W6) · Eli Stowers 5.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Terrance Ferguson projects 1.5 points higher in PPR.
David Njoku faces BAL, 15th most generous to TEs.
David Njoku is flagged OUT.
Terrance Ferguson faces WAS, 2nd most generous to TEs.
Terrance Ferguson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Terrance Ferguson carries the higher trade value — 23 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Terrance Ferguson gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.