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Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Trey McBride this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Trey McBride

+3.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Trey McBride over T.J. Hockenson for Week 8 Standard: 10.7 projected points versus 6.9.

  • T.J. Hockenson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
  • Trey McBride: 7.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Trey McBride
Why this pick?

Trey McBride

Fortified10.7
ESPN10.1
Sleeper11.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Trey McBride faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points.

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified6.9
ESPN5.8
Sleeper6.4
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Trey McBride projects for 10.7 points in standard scoring, 3.8 more than T.J. Hockenson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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