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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start T.J. Hockenson over Josh Downs for Week 7 Standard: 5.9 projected points versus 4.8.

  • Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • 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.

Josh Downs

Fortified4.8
ESPN4.5
Sleeper5.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 5.9 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Josh Downs. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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