Should I start Reggie Virgil or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+9.4 projected edge · PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Reggie Virgil for Week 8 PPR: 12.6 projected points versus 3.2.

Reggie Virgil: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
T.J. Hockenson: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 12:27 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

12.6FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Reggie Virgil

WR · ARIStats & schedule

3.2FF projected

at DAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified12.6

ESPN11.8

Sleeper11.1

FantasyPros—

T.J. Hockenson faces DET in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Reggie Virgil

Fortified3.2

ESPN—

Sleeper3.2

FantasyPros—

Reggie Virgil faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 12.6 points in PPR scoring, 9.4 more than Reggie Virgil. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 12:27 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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