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Should I start John Bates or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+8.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over John Bates for Week 8 Half-PPR: 9.9 projected points versus 1.3.

  • John Bates: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • T.J. Hockenson: 9.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

T.J. Hockenson
Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified9.9
ESPN8.6
Sleeper8.8
FantasyProsโ€”

T.J. Hockenson faces DET in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

John Bates

Fortified1.3
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

John Bates faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 9.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 8.6 more than John Bates. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:36 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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