Should I start Gavin Bartholomew or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+6.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Gavin Bartholomew for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.3 projected points versus 1.4.

Gavin Bartholomew: 3.4 FP recent scoring average.
T.J. Hockenson: 9.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

8.3FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Gavin Bartholomew

TE · MINStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified8.3

ESPN8.1

Sleeper7.9

FantasyPros—

T.J. Hockenson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.8 fantasy points.

Gavin Bartholomew

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Gavin Bartholomew faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 8.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.9 more than Gavin Bartholomew. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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