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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+4.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start T.J. Hockenson over Chimere Dike for Week 7 Standard: 5.9 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Chimere Dike: 1.4 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.

Chimere Dike

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.7
Sleeper1.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Chimere Dike faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 5.9 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Chimere Dike. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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