Head to head · TE · 2026
T.J. Hockenson vs Pat Freiermuth
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
T.J. Hockenson
The model takes T.J. Hockenson: a clear but modest edge of 7.6 points of value over replacement (-72.7 vs -80.3).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| T.J. Hockenson | Pat Freiermuth | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | MIN | PIT | |
| Overall rank | #167 | #180 | Hockenson by 13 |
| Position rank | TE23 | TE26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 100.0 | 92.4 | Hockenson +7.6 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -72.7 | -80.3 | Hockenson +7.6 |
| Market ADP | 157.0 | N/A |
Should I draft T.J. Hockenson or Pat Freiermuth in 2026 fantasy football?
T.J. Hockenson. He projects 100.0 fantasy points with -72.7 value over replacement, vs 92.4 points and -80.3 for Pat Freiermuth (TE, PPR).