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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+7.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Nick Vannett for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.3 projected points versus 0.4.

Nick Vannett: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
T.J. Hockenson: 9.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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

Nick Vannett

TE · BALStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

vs CIN

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.

Nick Vannett

Fortified0.4

ESPN—

Sleeper0.4

FantasyPros—

Nick Vannett faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 8.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 7.9 more than Nick Vannett. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.