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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+5.7 projected edge · Standard

Start T.J. Hockenson over Lew Nichols for Week 7 Standard: 5.9 projected points versus 0.1.

Lew Nichols: 0.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.
T.J. Hockenson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MINStats & schedule

5.9FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Lew Nichols

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified5.9

ESPN5.6

Sleeper5.8

FantasyPros—

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

Lew Nichols

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Lew Nichols faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 5.9 points in standard scoring, 5.7 more than Lew Nichols. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.