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

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Nick Muse: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Nick Muse: 2.4 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against TB.
T.J. Hockenson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Half-PPR

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Nick Muse

TE · ATLStats & schedule

0.8FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

9.6FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nick Muse

Fortified0.8

ESPN0.4

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.9

Nick Muse faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified9.6

ESPN8.7

Sleeper8.7

FantasyPros8.2

T.J. Hockenson faces DET in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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