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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+11.3 projected edge · PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Sam Roush for Week 8 PPR: 13.1 projected points versus 1.8.

Sam Roush: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
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

Sam Roush

TE · CHIStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at SEA

Mon 8:15 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%.

Sam Roush

Fortified1.8

ESPN1.9

Sleeper2.1

FantasyPros—

Sam Roush faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 13.1 points in PPR scoring, 11.3 more than Sam Roush. 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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