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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+2.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start T.J. Hockenson over Sione Vaki for Week 7 Standard: 5.9 projected points versus 3.5.

  • Sione Vaki: 1.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against GB.
  • 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.

Sione Vaki

Fortified3.5
ESPN3.6
Sleeper3.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Sione Vaki faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 5.9 points in standard scoring, 2.4 more than Sione Vaki. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:46 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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