Should I start Marvin Mims Jr. or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+3.0 projected edge · Standard

Start T.J. Hockenson over Marvin Mims Jr. for Week 7 Standard: 5.9 projected points versus 2.9.

Marvin Mims Jr.: 0.4 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
T.J. Hockenson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 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

Marvin Mims Jr.

WR · DENStats & schedule

2.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM 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.

Marvin Mims Jr.

Fortified2.9

ESPN3.4

Sleeper3.1

FantasyPros—

Marvin Mims Jr. faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 5.9 points in standard scoring, 3.0 more than Marvin Mims Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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