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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+6.8 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Jeremy Ruckert for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.3 projected points versus 1.5.

Jeremy Ruckert: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against MIA.
T.J. Hockenson: 9.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 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

Jeremy Ruckert

TE · NYJStats & schedule

1.5FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs MIA

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.

Jeremy Ruckert

Fortified1.5

ESPN0.8

Sleeper2.3

FantasyPros—

Jeremy Ruckert faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 8.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.8 more than Jeremy Ruckert. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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