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T.J. Hockenson
TE · MINStats & schedule ›6.9FF projected
↑ +1.1 vs ESPN
at DETSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start T.J. Hockenson
Week 8 · Standard
T.J. Hockenson receives the better positional matchup adjustment (10% versus 1.25%).
Forecast updated · Standard
at DETTHE ALTERNATIVE
Tucker Kraft
TE · GBStats & schedule ›6.7FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs CARThu 8:15 PM ET
T.J. Hockenson
FF6.9 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.3 FP.
- The DET defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 10%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.0 targets per game.
Tucker Kraft
FF6.7 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.9 FP.
- The CAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 1.25%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.7 targets per game.
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%.
Tucker Kraft
Fortified6.7
ESPN6.5
Sleeper6.4
FantasyPros—
Tucker Kraft faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.
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