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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+5.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Rico Dowdle for Week 8 PPR: 13.5 projected points versus 7.8.

  • Rico Dowdle: 7.9 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • T.J. Hockenson: 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

T.J. Hockenson
Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified13.5
ESPN12.4
Sleeper11.2
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Rico Dowdle

Fortified7.8
ESPN9.3
Sleeper7.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Rico Dowdle faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 13.5 points in PPR scoring, 5.6 more than Rico Dowdle. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:03 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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