Concise notes for David Njoku (CLE) – 2025 fantasy outlook

- Role/ADP
  - Position: TE1
  - ADP: TE11, around 112th overall

- Core sentiment from Reddit/FF Hound
  - Strongly tied to Joe Flacco starting at QB; viewed as a real lift to Browns pass game
  - FF Hound pins Njoku as a mover of early-season volume with Flacco at the helm
  - Njoku is seen as a safer, floor-anchoring option among Browns pass-catchers in the near term
  - Competing mentions: Loveland/Warren as later-round TE options; Njoku seen as the safer floor pick

- Why Njoku gains with Flacco
  - Flacco starting suggests sustained throwing volume (veteran starter profile)
  - Historical note cited: Flacco starts have produced higher attempts and yardage, translating to 16+ fantasy points per start in those samples
  - Njoku stands to benefit from predictable target volume in a pass-heavy workload

- Expected fantasy profile (2025)
  - Early-season floor: elevated by volume expectations; weekly floor likely solid for a TE11-range player
  - Ceiling: capped by stability of Flacco as starter and Browns’ overall game script; upside mainly from red-zone looks and consistent target volume
  - Week-to-week volatility remains tied to QB health/role and Browns’ game plan

- Risks and caveats
  - QB volatility: If Flacco’s role shifts or the offense leans more run-heavy, Njoku’s volume could soften
  - Offensive efficiency: Flacco’s efficiency and sustainment across the season matter; this is a potential dampener if his play declines
  - Teammate competition: Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman (and others) could siphon some targets; Njoku’s value hinges on being the primary TE target

- Draft strategy and in-season use
  - Draft NJOKU around ADP 112 as a reliable TE1 floor with upside if the Browns stay pass-happy
  - Pairing idea: consider a high-upside TE2 early if you miss top-8 TEs; Njoku provides steadiness to pair with a boom/bust TE2
  - In-season management: lean on Njoku in Weeks 1–4 to capitalize on early-volume expectations; monitor Flacco’s status and Browns’ game plan to adjust expectations
  - Trade consideration: if Njoku overperforms early and you own a more crowded TE room, you could leverage him for a ceiling-focused upgrade later in the season

- Bottom line
  - Realistic play: Njoku is your safer, roughly TE11 floor with meaningful Week-to-Week upside if the Browns maintain a pass-friendly approach under Flacco
  - Key risk: QB stability and overall Browns offensive efficiency; major upside only if Flacco sustains the volume and the team continues to throw with frequency
  - Immediate takeaway: target him as a solid early-season anchor at tight end, but don’t overpay for ceiling that relies too heavily on quarterback stability