T.J. Hockenson vs Kenyon Sadiq
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start T.J. Hockenson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (7.4 vs 5.6).
T.J. Hockenson faces TB, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Kenyon Sadiq faces DET, the 26th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes T.J. Hockenson: a clear but modest edge of 9.3 points of value over replacement (-65.2 vs -74.5).
The draft market agrees: T.J. Hockenson goes first at ADP 162.0 vs 168.5 for Kenyon Sadiq.
| T.J. HockensonMIN | Kenyon SadiqNYJ | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | TB | DET | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.4 | 5.6 | Hockenson +1.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #3 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 113.2 | 103.9 | Hockenson +9.3 pts |
| Points per game | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -65.2 | -74.5 | Hockenson +9.3 |
| Overall rank | #144 | #153 | Hockenson by 9 |
| Position rank | TE20 | TE22 | |
| Market ADP | 162.0 | 168.5 | Sadiq +6.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 13 |
Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Kenyon Sadiq in Week 3?
Start T.J. Hockenson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (7.4 vs 5.6).
Should I draft T.J. Hockenson or Kenyon Sadiq in 2026 fantasy football?
T.J. Hockenson. He projects 113.2 fantasy points with -65.2 value over replacement, vs 103.9 points and -74.5 for Kenyon Sadiq (TE, PPR).