David Njoku or Zach Ertz Week 15 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for TEs

It's been a pretty rough year for tight ends in fantasy football this season. Fantasy studs like Sam LaPorta, Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews haven't set the league alight, while up-and-coming TEs like Dalton Kincaid have also failed to impress.

Some veterans, though, have showed up and out in certain weeks. One among them is Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, who has battled through some injuries this year.

With Njoku's fitness once again an issue as we head into Week 15's Sunday round of game, here's all you need to know about his fantasy projection.

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David Njoku fantasy projection for Week 15

Njoku has been listed as questionable on the Browns' injury report for Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He racked up a series of DNPs all week, but the word is that Njoku will be a game-time decision.

For what it's worth, Njoku told reporters that he isn't downbeat on his fitness to go up against the reigning Super Bowl champs.

“I’m okay. Bit of a roller-coaster. Trying to deal with this and trying to get ready by Sunday. It’s not easy but we’ll see,” Njoku said.

Nevertheless, hamstring injuries can be nasty and pretty limiting for an athlete. Njoku has been among the Browns' leading receiving options since Jameis Winston lined up under center, but it's difficult to see the Browns propping up their lead tight end on the field when there's little left to play for.

Even if he does suit up, the matchup is a good one, but we aren't likely to see him being targeted all that often this week.

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Zach Ertz fantasy projection for Week 15

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz missed practice on Wednesday, but that shouldn't ring any alarm bells just yet.

The veteran NFL TE has often missed the first day of practice all season since signing with Washington. He was listed with a hamstring issue but should be good to go against the New Orleans Saints.

That matchup, though, leaves a lot to be desired. Per Fantasy Pros, Ertz is the TE11 in points per game heading into Week 15, but the Saints haven't quite opened their gates to let TEs rack up fantasy points this year.

Ertz will likely see enough volume to be in the conversation for the top-5 TEs this week, but the ceiling is a low one in Week 15.

David Njoku or Zach Ertz fantasy projection for Week 15

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer gives Njoku the edge this week, but given his injury, we are leaning towards Ertz's matchup in Week 15.