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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+3.5 projected edge · PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Ryan Flournoy for Week 8 PPR: 13.1 projected points versus 9.5.

Ryan Flournoy: 12.2 FP recent scoring average.
T.J. Hockenson: 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:14 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

13.1FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ryan Flournoy

WR · DALStats & schedule

9.5FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs ARI

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified13.1

ESPN11.8

Sleeper11.1

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%.

Ryan Flournoy

Fortified9.5

ESPN9.4

Sleeper8.8

FantasyPros—

Ryan Flournoy faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.2 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 13.1 points in PPR scoring, 3.5 more than Ryan Flournoy. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:14 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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