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Should I start Blake Whiteheart or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+4.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start T.J. Hockenson over Blake Whiteheart for Week 7 Standard: 5.9 projected points versus 1.0.

  • Blake Whiteheart: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • T.J. Hockenson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

T.J. Hockenson
Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified5.9
ESPN5.6
Sleeper5.8
FantasyProsโ€”

T.J. Hockenson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points.

Blake Whiteheart

Fortified1.0
ESPN0.7
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Blake Whiteheart faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 5.9 points in standard scoring, 4.9 more than Blake Whiteheart. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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