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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+9.0 projected edge · PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Brandon Smith for Week 7 PPR: 10.8 projected points versus 1.8.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
T.J. Hockenson: 13.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 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

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↓ -1.9 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM 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.

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.8

ESPN3.7

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brandon Smith faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 10.8 points in PPR scoring, 9.0 more than Brandon Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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