
Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Theo Johnson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Theo Johnson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Theo Johnson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- T.J. Hockenson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
- Theo Johnson: 5.3 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

6.9FF projected
↑ +1.1 vs ESPN
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THE ALTERNATIVE

Theo Johnson
TE · NYGStats & schedule ›1.1FF projected
↑ +1.1 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
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Why this pick?
T.J. Hockenson
Fortified6.9
ESPN5.8
Sleeper6.4
FantasyPros—
T.J. Hockenson faces DET in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.
Theo Johnson
Fortified1.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points.
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