Austin Hooper or Ja'Tavion SandersWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Hooper is a Atlanta Falcons tight end who averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Ja'Tavion Sanders is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 4.2 fantasy points per game across 14 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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TEAtlanta Falcons#40 TE

Austin Hooper

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TECarolina Panthers

Ja'Tavion Sanders

PPG

4.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

308

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Ja'Tavion Sanders: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Ja'Tavion Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.4	4.2
Games Played	4	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	14	59
Receptions	6	32
Rec/Game	1.5	2.3
Receiving Yards	46	308
Rec Yds/Game	11.5	22.0
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	8	45
Target Share/Game	2.0	3.2
Age	31	-
Experience	10 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Ja'Tavion Sanders in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Hooper and Ja'Tavion Sanders is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2.

Should I draft Austin Hooper or Ja'Tavion Sanders in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2 across 14. 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 Austin Hooper and Ja'Tavion Sanders average in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

Do Austin Hooper and Ja'Tavion Sanders share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Austin Hooper and Ja'Tavion Sanders share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.