Head to head · TE · 2026
Jonnu Smith vs David Njoku
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
Jonnu Smith
The model takes Jonnu Smith: a clear but modest edge of 5.4 points of value over replacement (-82.3 vs -87.7).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Jonnu Smith | David Njoku | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | PIT | LAC | |
| Overall rank | #183 | #200 | Smith by 17 |
| Position rank | TE27 | TE30 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.4 | 85.0 | Smith +5.4 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -82.3 | -87.7 | Smith +5.4 |
| Market ADP | N/A | N/A |
Should I draft Jonnu Smith or David Njoku in 2026 fantasy football?
Jonnu Smith. He projects 90.4 fantasy points with -82.3 value over replacement, vs 85.0 points and -87.7 for David Njoku (TE, PPR).