Evan Engram vs David Njoku
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Evan Engram by 0.6 projected points (6.6 vs 6.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Evan Engram faces SF, the 15th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. David Njoku faces SEA, the 21st-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Evan Engram: a clear but modest edge of 9.0 points of value over replacement (-84.3 vs -93.3).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: David Njoku carries an injury flag of IR (Lower Leg), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Evan EngramDEN | David NjokuLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | SF | SEA | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 6.6 | 6.0 | Engram +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #15 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 113.3 | 104.3 | Engram +9.0 pts |
| Points per game | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -84.3 | -93.3 | Engram +9.0 |
| Overall rank | #173 | #194 | Engram by 21 |
| Position rank | TE31 | TE33 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Evan Engram or David Njoku in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Evan Engram by 0.6 projected points (6.6 vs 6.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Evan Engram or David Njoku in 2026 fantasy football?
Evan Engram. He projects 113.3 fantasy points with -84.3 value over replacement, vs 104.3 points and -93.3 for David Njoku (TE, PPR).