The Browns are sitting at 9-5 after Week 15, with many pros and cons for the season. One of the biggest pros and pleasant surprises has been the eruption of tight end David Njoku. Even with four quarterbacks playing at least three games, Njoku has had his best professional season even with three games and a likely playoff berth to spare.
The Browns wide receiver room is amongst the most inexperienced n the league. Behind veteran Amari Cooper are a third-year, second-year, and rookie wide receiver. Not to mention one of the best running backs in the league, Nick Chubb, has been out since Week 2. When you add in the offensive line injuries, it starts to make sense why tight end David Njoku has enjoyed such a strong season.
Tight End David Njoku Putting Together Complete Season for Offense
Tight End David Njoku’s Numbers
Tight End David Njoku has been a safety blanket in all facets of the orange and brown offense. He has helped block in the run game, with his big 6’-4″, 246-pound frame. He has also been elite in the passing game, serving as a short-yardage option who has been explosive after the catch.
Njoku has been elite this year, especially in the last two weeks with new veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. In his previous outing, he hauled in 10 of his 14 targets for 104 receiving yards and a touchdown. Two weeks ago, he had a pair of touchdowns with six catches and 91 receiving yards.
This angle of David Njoku's touchdown⚡️#DawgPound #CHIvsCLEpic.twitter.com/wDC74aU5pL
— CLE Dawgs (@CLEDawgs_) December 17, 2023
On the year, he has totaled 106 targets and has caught 69 balls. Njoku has eclipsed 700 yards already with 704 yards on the season. His five touchdown receptions have all come within the last eight games, and he has shown no signs of stopping. He has earned career-high totals in receptions, yards, and touchdowns thus far.
Importance To The Team
He is a leader, fan favorite, and an essential piece to the Browns puzzle. Tight end David Njoku has already become one of the best in franchise history at the position and even fired his agent when he suggested he leave Cleveland. Njoku entered the league in 2017 and is in his seventh professional season, all with the Browns.
He has featured in 93 games playing in at least 13 games all but once. He has amassed 3,000 yards with 3,086 receiving yards and an 11.2 average yards per catch, 24 touchdowns and just two fumbles lost add to an impressive tight end resume.
JOE FLACCO IS COOKING 😯
He connects with David Njoku again for a touchdown 😤
The Browns lead the Jaguars 14-0 👀
— Last Take™ (@TheRealLastTake) December 10, 2023
Tight end David Njoku is second on the team in receiving yards, and ranks 41st in the entire league. He ranks seventh amongst tight ends and has cemented himself as a top-ten positional player in the NFL. His importance to the team is undeniable, as he continues to get better and provide sparks when needed.
While tight end David Njoku has provided some highlight reel catches between toe-tapping the endzone and hurdling defenders, he has been reliable for third-down conversions. Keeping drives alive and helping earn extra yards, his efforts have not gone unnoticed. If the Browns want to make a playoff and Super Bowl run, tight end David Njoku will be a huge reason why they can do it.
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