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

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Tyjae Spears: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

T.J. Hockenson: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
Tyjae Spears: 5.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:44 PM ET · PPR

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T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

12.6FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Tyjae Spears

RB · TENStats & schedule

6.7FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified12.6

ESPN11.8

Sleeper11.1

FantasyPros—

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%.

Tyjae Spears

Fortified6.7

ESPN6.8

Sleeper7.6

FantasyPros—

Tyjae Spears faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:44 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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