T.J. Hockenson vs Tyler Higbee
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans T.J. Hockenson by 0.7 projected points (8.6 vs 8.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
T.J. Hockenson faces IND, the 12th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Tyler Higbee faces LV, the 14th-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 9.7 points of value over replacement (-49.8 vs -59.5).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: T.J. Hockenson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Concussion), which is already reflected in his projection.
| T.J. HockensonMIN | Tyler HigbeeLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | IND | LV | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 8.6 | 8.0 | Hockenson +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #12 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 142.5 | 132.8 | Hockenson +9.7 pts |
| Points per game | 8.4 | 7.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -49.8 | -59.5 | Hockenson +9.7 |
| Overall rank | #126 | #142 | Hockenson by 16 |
| Position rank | TE21 | TE23 | |
| Market ADP | 162.0 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | - | |
| Bye week | 6 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Tyler Higbee in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans T.J. Hockenson by 0.7 projected points (8.6 vs 8.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft T.J. Hockenson or Tyler Higbee in 2026 fantasy football?
T.J. Hockenson. He projects 142.5 fantasy points with -49.8 value over replacement, vs 132.8 points and -59.5 for Tyler Higbee (TE, PPR).