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Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Zaire Mitchell-Paden this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+7.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start T.J. Hockenson over Zaire Mitchell-Paden for Week 8 Standard: 7.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • T.J. Hockenson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.
  • Zaire Mitchell-Paden: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

T.J. Hockenson
Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified7.5
ESPN6.8
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%.

Zaire Mitchell-Paden

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. T.J. Hockenson has a scheduled game and projects for 7.5 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:02 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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