TE David Njoku, CLE (1 Viewer)

[BobbyLayne]

4 catches & a tuddy

Can’t beat that for a bye week filler

 

[Drake Hater]

4 catches & a tuddy

Can’t beat that for a bye week filler

Indeed and I sorely need it today. One more tuddy won't hurt either.

 

[Drake Hater]

Glad I didn't bail on this guy after learning Watson was starting. Only needed him for one bye week but there might be some stash value here.

 

[Faust]

Next Gen Stats
David Njoku caught 10 of his 14 targets for 104 yards and a TD in Week 15, including 36 yards after the catch (+28 YACOE).

Njoku now has 495 yards after the catch and +145 YACOE this season, both of which are most among TE this season, entering the Week 15 late-afternoon slate.

#CHIvCLE | #DawgPound

https://x.com/nextgenstats/status/1736506416813441250?s=61

 

[rockaction]

Njoku is a total baller. Just needs to have the coach allow him to run routes and have a QB to get him the ball.

That's happening right now.

 

[BoltNlava]

Njoku is a total baller. Just needs to have the coach allow him to run routes and have a QB to get him the ball.

That's happening right now.

That's happening because of Flacco. He uses his TE's.

 

[rockaction]

That's happening because of Flacco. He uses his TE's.

They'd also started to really get him involved at the end of last year. I think it's a deliberate decision by the coaching staff.

And yes, Flacco does indeed love himself some TEs.

 

[BoltNlava]

That's happening because of Flacco. He uses his TE's.

They'd also started to really get him involved at the end of last year. I think it's a deliberate decision by the coaching staff.

And yes, Flacco does indeed love himself some TEs.

Ok then let's say Watson doesn't use Njoku. Watson still playing Madden hero ball and not looking at what's open underneath.

 

[Faust]

How the resurrection of David Njoku has boosted the Browns

 

[BobbyLayne]

TE1 production 11 out of 13 weeks since he burned 17% of his skin in a fire pit accident at home.

Last 4 weeks:

• TE2
• TE2
• TE4
• 6-134

 

[kface]

I have held him for 4 years believing in his talent and the fact that he was being held back by the dumpster fire that is Cleveland. So happy to finally have him paying off. The guy is a straight stud and still young

 

[zamboni]

I have held him for 4 years believing in his talent and the fact that he was being held back by the dumpster fire that is Cleveland. So happy to finally have him paying off. The guy is a straight stud and still young

He was doing really well the first half of last year, but then he had the high ankle sprain and never regained his momentum when he returned to Watson at QB.

Funny how Njoku and Cooper have developed great chemistry with QBs other than Watson.

 

[TampaMike19]

Such regret dropping him from dynasty rosters years ago

 

[Soulfly3]

I have held him for 4 years believing in his talent and the fact that he was being held back by the dumpster fire that is Cleveland. So happy to finally have him paying off. The guy is a straight stud and still young

He was doing really well the first half of last year, but then he had the high ankle sprain and never regained his momentum when he returned to Watson at QB.

Funny how Njoku and Cooper have developed great chemistry with QBs other than Watson.

I don't disagree that they've been BEASTING under Flacco... But the Browns were 4-1 w/Watson (inc a win v Baltimore, IN baltimore and v Cinci w/Joe Cool too.)

Cooper had 480yds and 2TDs in 5 games with Watson.
Cooper had 485yds and 3 TDs in 4 games with Flacco. 265 of which came in one game.

Defintely better numbers, but just arguing that it wasn't day/night.

Now, Njoku... VERY DIFFERENT story.

 

[kface]

I have held him for 4 years believing in his talent and the fact that he was being held back by the dumpster fire that is Cleveland. So happy to finally have him paying off. The guy is a straight stud and still young

He was doing really well the first half of last year, but then he had the high ankle sprain and never regained his momentum when he returned to Watson at QB.

Funny how Njoku and Cooper have developed great chemistry with QBs other than Watson.

I don't disagree that they've been BEASTING under Flacco... But the Browns were 4-1 w/Watson (inc a win v Baltimore, IN baltimore and v Cinci w/Joe Cool too.)

Cooper had 480yds and 2TDs in 5 games with Watson.
Cooper had 485yds and 3 TDs in 4 games with Flacco. 265 of which came in one game.

Defintely better numbers, but just arguing that it wasn't day/night.

Now, Njoku... VERY DIFFERENT story.

Huge difference in actual stats though. In 6 games Watson had 1100 yards and 6tds which is borderline pathetic. In 5 games flacco has almost 1700 yards and 16tds

Offense being held back by watson bigtime

 

[Terpman22]

Such regret dropping him from dynasty rosters years ago

Hindsight 50/50 and all. After 4 years if a guy isn't showing the production that warrants rostering...Although I DID take him in the 1st round in a couple and at least one of those teams still has a hole at tight end, I don't regret regret it, just more like "wow, bummer"

 

[FairWarning]

I have held him for 4 years believing in his talent and the fact that he was being held back by the dumpster fire that is Cleveland. So happy to finally have him paying off. The guy is a straight stud and still young

He was doing really well the first half of last year, but then he had the high ankle sprain and never regained his momentum when he returned to Watson at QB.

Funny how Njoku and Cooper have developed great chemistry with QBs other than Watson.

I don't disagree that they've been BEASTING under Flacco... But the Browns were 4-1 w/Watson (inc a win v Baltimore, IN baltimore and v Cinci w/Joe Cool too.)

Cooper had 480yds and 2TDs in 5 games with Watson.
Cooper had 485yds and 3 TDs in 4 games with Flacco. 265 of which came in one game.

Defintely better numbers, but just arguing that it wasn't day/night.

Now, Njoku... VERY DIFFERENT story.

Huge difference in actual stats though. In 6 games Watson had 1100 yards and 6tds which is borderline pathetic. In 5 games flacco has almost 1700 yards and 16tds

Offense being held back by watson bigtime

Flacco in a month has thrown for more TDs than Pitt, NYG, Carolina, Tenn, and the Jets have for the season.

 

[Wise Old Owl]

I have held him for 4 years believing in his talent and the fact that he was being held back by the dumpster fire that is Cleveland. So happy to finally have him paying off. The guy is a straight stud and still young

He was doing really well the first half of last year, but then he had the high ankle sprain and never regained his momentum when he returned to Watson at QB.

Funny how Njoku and Cooper have developed great chemistry with QBs other than Watson.

I don't disagree that they've been BEASTING under Flacco... But the Browns were 4-1 w/Watson (inc a win v Baltimore, IN baltimore and v Cinci w/Joe Cool too.)

Cooper had 480yds and 2TDs in 5 games with Watson.
Cooper had 485yds and 3 TDs in 4 games with Flacco. 265 of which came in one game.

Defintely better numbers, but just arguing that it wasn't day/night.

Now, Njoku... VERY DIFFERENT story.

I would argue it is day and night. The passing offense in Cleveland was terrible with Watson with maybe the exception of the 2nd half of the Ravens game. Even that comeback needed a 4th quarter pick six. Watson was carried by his defense. Three of the games Watson won, the opposing team scored 3, 3 and 0 points.

Watson never had over 300 passing yards. Flacco has done that in every game since his first (4 out of 5). Watson only had multiple passing TDs in 2 games. Flacco has done it in every game. The Browns are legit contenders with Flacco because they have a fully functional offense now. I'm not saying Watson is cooked or will never be good again, but Flacco has been a revelation for this team. Watson never came close to this production this year.

 

[TampaMike19]

Only theory for Watson that I have is that he really isn’t motivated anymore with the contract and that he’s in Cleveland. He was excellent in Houston, especially during that will fuller blowup year. Flacco I think just loves the game and hence he’s a good fit. Stefanski probably feels hamstrung due to having to start Watson due to the contract and not due to the fact that he isn’t playing up to the standard expected.

 

[Faust]

Next Gen Stats
David Njoku caught 6 of 8 targets for 134 yards, 106 of which came after the catch.

Njoku (618) is the only tight end to gain over 500 yards after the catch this season and trails just Breece Hall (657) & Tyreek Hill (659) league-wide.

#NYJvsCLE | #DawgPound

https://x.com/nextgenstats/status/1740589215388250555?s=61

 

[Soulfly3]

I have held him for 4 years believing in his talent and the fact that he was being held back by the dumpster fire that is Cleveland. So happy to finally have him paying off. The guy is a straight stud and still young

He was doing really well the first half of last year, but then he had the high ankle sprain and never regained his momentum when he returned to Watson at QB.

Funny how Njoku and Cooper have developed great chemistry with QBs other than Watson.

I don't disagree that they've been BEASTING under Flacco... But the Browns were 4-1 w/Watson (inc a win v Baltimore, IN baltimore and v Cinci w/Joe Cool too.)

Cooper had 480yds and 2TDs in 5 games with Watson.
Cooper had 485yds and 3 TDs in 4 games with Flacco. 265 of which came in one game.

Defintely better numbers, but just arguing that it wasn't day/night.

Now, Njoku... VERY DIFFERENT story.

I would argue it is day and night. The passing offense in Cleveland was terrible with Watson with maybe the exception of the 2nd half of the Ravens game. Even that comeback needed a 4th quarter pick six. Watson was carried by his defense. Three of the games Watson won, the opposing team scored 3, 3 and 0 points.

Watson never had over 300 passing yards. Flacco has done that in every game since his first (4 out of 5). Watson only had multiple passing TDs in 2 games. Flacco has done it in every game. The Browns are legit contenders with Flacco because they have a fully functional offense now. I'm not saying Watson is cooked or will never be good again, but Flacco has been a revelation for this team. Watson never came close to this production this year.

Ok, but I was clearly referring to the Watson - Cooper connection. They were working well together.

As a whole, it's clearly a different offense. Id never say otherwise

 

[BoltNlava]

Flacco uses the underneath routes as well as the long ones. Thus you have more yards coming from TE's and slot. Watson just waits for Cooper to get open and chucks it. Making defenses defend the whole field is key. Flacco has many options, Watson has a few.