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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+13.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Sincere McCormick for Week 8 PPR: 13.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Sincere McCormick: BYE.
  • 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%.

Sincere McCormick

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Sincere McCormick is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. T.J. Hockenson has a scheduled game and projects for 13.5 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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