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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+11.2 projected edge · PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Tim Patrick for Week 8 PPR: 12.1 projected points versus 0.9.

T.J. Hockenson: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
Tim Patrick: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:11 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

12.1FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tim Patrick

WR · NYJStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs LV

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified12.1

ESPN11.2

Sleeper11.2

FantasyPros10.6

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%.

Tim Patrick

Fortified0.9

ESPN0.6

Sleeper1.2

FantasyPros0.8

Tim Patrick faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 12.1 points in PPR scoring, 11.2 more than Tim Patrick. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:11 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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