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

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+2.6 projected edge · Standard

Start T.J. Hockenson over Will Mallory for Week 7 Standard: 5.9 projected points versus 3.3.

T.J. Hockenson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average.
Will Mallory: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 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

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 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.

Will Mallory

Fortified3.3

ESPN4.3

Sleeper2.9

FantasyPros—

Will Mallory faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 5.9 points in standard scoring, 2.6 more than Will Mallory. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.