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Alvin Kamara or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alvin Kamara is a New Orleans Saints running back who averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. T.J. Hockenson is a Minnesota Vikings tight end who averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#25 RB
Alvin Kamara
PPG
9.0
Games
5
Rush Yds
120
Rush TDs
2
Rec
15
Rec Yds
76
Bye
Week 8
TEMinnesota Vikings#16 TE
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
7.5
Games
5
Rec
23
Rec Yds
202
Rec TDs
1
Targets
27
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alvin Kamara vs T.J. Hockenson: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAlvin KamaraT.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)9.07.5
Games Played55
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)4538
Rushing Yards1200
Rush Yds/Game24.00.0
Rushing TDs20
Receptions1523
Receiving Yards76202
Targets2027
Total TDs31
Age3129
Experience9 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alvin Kamara or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Alvin Kamara and T.J. Hockenson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Alvin Kamara averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5.

Should I draft Alvin Kamara or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Alvin Kamara averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Alvin Kamara and T.J. Hockenson average in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Alvin Kamara and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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