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

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: T.J. Hockenson

+0.9 projected edge ยท PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Tyler Warren for Week 8 PPR: 13.2 projected points versus 12.4.

  • T.J. Hockenson: 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
  • Tyler Warren: 15.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

T.J. Hockenson
Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified13.2
ESPN11.4
Sleeper11.2
FantasyPros12.1

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%.

Tyler Warren

Fortified12.4
ESPN12.1
Sleeper11.6
FantasyPros11.7

Tyler Warren faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 15.3 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 13.2 points in PPR scoring, 0.9 more than Tyler Warren. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:18 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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