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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+10.9 projected edge · PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Will Kacmarek for Week 8 PPR: 12.6 projected points versus 1.7.

T.J. Hockenson: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
Will Kacmarek: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

12.6FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Will Kacmarek

TE · MIAStats & schedule

1.7FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs NE

Sun 4:25 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%.

Will Kacmarek

Fortified1.7

ESPN2.1

Sleeper1.3

FantasyPros—

Will Kacmarek faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 12.6 points in PPR scoring, 10.9 more than Will Kacmarek. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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