THE ALTERNATIVE
Brenton Strange
TE · JACStats & schedule ›6.5FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs INDSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start T.J. Hockenson
Week 8 · Standard
T.J. Hockenson receives the better positional matchup adjustment (10% versus 0%).
Forecast updated · Standard
vs INDRESEARCH PICK
T.J. Hockenson
TE · MINStats & schedule ›6.9FF projected
↑ +1.1 vs ESPN
at DETSun 1:00 PM ET
Brenton Strange
FF6.5 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.9 FP.
- Last 3 recorded games: 7.7 targets per game.
T.J. Hockenson
FF6.9 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.3 FP.
- The DET defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 10%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.0 targets per game.
Brenton Strange
Fortified6.5
ESPN6.2
Sleeper6.5
FantasyPros—
Brenton Strange faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.9 fantasy points.
T.J. Hockenson
Fortified6.9
ESPN5.8
Sleeper6.4
FantasyPros—
T.J. Hockenson faces DET in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.
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