Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Zaire Mitchell-Paden this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+12.6 projected edge · PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Zaire Mitchell-Paden for Week 8 PPR: 12.6 projected points versus 0.0.

T.J. Hockenson: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
Zaire Mitchell-Paden: BYE.

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

Zaire Mitchell-Paden

TE · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

BYE

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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%.

Zaire Mitchell-Paden

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

BYE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. T.J. Hockenson has a scheduled game and projects for 12.6 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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