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D'Andre Swift vs T.J. Hockenson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBChicago BearsPPG LEADER
D'Andre Swift
PPG
13.2
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,087
Rush TDs
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
299
Bye
Week 7
TEMinnesota Vikings
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
5.8
Games
15
Rec
51
Rec Yds
438
Rec TDs
3
Targets
66
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

13.2 PPG5.8 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

D'Andre Swift vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while T.J. Hockenson posted 5.8 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 7, T.J. Hockenson in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, D'Andre Swift holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.2 points per game. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.