David Njoku, the Cleveland Browns tight end, showcased a stellar performance that proved crucial in the team's recent victory. Njoku amassed 113 receiving yards on four catches in the first quarter alone, eclipsing his season-high of 104 yards. His contributions included two key receptions on the opening drive, one for 36 yards on a 3rd and 15 situation, and another for 28 yards, which set up Jerome Ford's 7-yard touchdown catch. This score propelled the Browns to a 7-0 lead with 11:10 left in the first quarter, marking the fourth time in five games that the team has scored on the opening drive with quarterback Joe Flacco at the helm. Njoku's performance also saw him surpass his receiving yards proposition of 55.5 yards. By the conclusion of the Week 17 game, Njoku had totaled 134 yards, solidifying his reputation as a fantasy football powerhouse.
David Njoku goes for 134 yards in Week 17 win https://t.co/z2JkLjtzcl
David Njoku, fantasy football superstar? https://t.co/yLYuR7HHWO
In the first quarter alone, @Browns tight end David Njoku hauled in 4 receptions for 113 yards, 86 after the catch. On the season, Njoku has accumulated +166 YAC over expected, 3rd-most by a tight end in a season since 2018. Powered by @awscloud https://t.co/SQdzuSYdcb
David Njoku with over 100 yards in the first 🤯 https://t.co/2XFXIV7CjO
David Njoku with 4:43 left in the 1st 4 REC 113 YARDS He surpasses his season high yards (104) in less than ONE QUARTER 🤯 https://t.co/CWc1Jvux7d
David Njoku ALREADY HAS 113 YARDS 🤯 https://t.co/aAON2H6mX9
David Njoku already has four catches for 113 yards in the first quarter
Njoku accounted for 64 yards on opening TD drive.
David Njoku catches 2 big passes on the opening drive, 36 (on 3rd and 15) and 28 to set up to set up Jerome Ford's 7 TD catch. 7-0 with 11:10 left in 1Q. 4th time in 5 games #Browns score on opening drive with Flacco
David Njoku’s rec yds prop was 55.5 tonight He has 64 rec yds inside the first 4 minutes ✅ https://t.co/iOwKdMdKCD
DAVID NJOKU FOR 36 YARDS https://t.co/bAfLgaaQCy
David Njoku: league winner.