Should I start AJ Dillon or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+8.1 projected edge · PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over AJ Dillon for Week 7 PPR: 10.8 projected points versus 2.7.

AJ Dillon: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against TB.
T.J. Hockenson: 13.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

10.8FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

AJ Dillon

RB · CARStats & schedule

2.7FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified10.8

ESPN10.6

Sleeper10.0

FantasyPros—

T.J. Hockenson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points.

AJ Dillon

Fortified2.7

ESPN3.3

Sleeper2.5

FantasyPros—

AJ Dillon faces TB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 10.8 points in PPR scoring, 8.1 more than AJ Dillon. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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