PROJECTED LEADER
T.J. Hockenson
TE · MINStats & schedule ›12.8FF projected
↑ +1.5 vs ESPN
at DETSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start George Kittle or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
George Kittle has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
George Kittle has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- George Kittle: 14.1 FP recent scoring average.
- T.J. Hockenson: 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
Forecast updated · PPR
at DETTHE ALTERNATIVE
George Kittle
TE · SFStats & schedule ›2.9FF projected
↑ +2.9 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
T.J. Hockenson
Fortified12.8
ESPN11.4
Sleeper11.2
FantasyPros—
T.J. Hockenson faces DET in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.
George Kittle
Fortified2.9
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 14.1 fantasy points.
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