David Njoku

It seems like we could get Njoku back in Week 12, which is great news for those who've suffered while streaming the position. We don't know for sure just yet, so stay tuned for updates on his status. Teams have averaged just 31.5 pass attempts per game against the Dolphins, which has limited the volume to many skill-position players, though tight ends have seen a respectable 7.1 targets per game in their matchups. Those targets have amounted to 8.32 yards a pop, which is the seventh-highest mark in the league, though they've only allowed three touchdowns all year, keeping the overall points allowed minimal. Despite the lack of touchdowns, there've been five tight ends who've finished top-14 against them, which is streaming territory. I'd prefer a week of Njoku back in the lineup before fully trusting him, but if you missed out on some of the other prime tight end targets on the waiver wire, Njoku is absolutely worth picking up. He gets the Cardinals in Week 15.

David Njoku (wrist) designated to return from IR

David Njoku (wrist) has been designated to return from the injured reserve, he will return to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Njoku has been sidelined since Week 2 with a broken wrist. He is eligible to be reinstated for Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins, but it has been reported that he is unlikely to play Week 12. The Browns will bring him along slowly until he is fully recovered from the wrist injury. Njoku will most likely return for Week 13, but his workload could be scaled back as the Browns ease him back into action. If Njoku is ruled out Week 12, look for the Browns to use some combination of Ricky Seals-Jones and Demetrius Harris. Fantasy owners should look to add Njoku as a stash for the upcoming fantasy playoffs.