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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs T.J. HockensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. T.J. Hockenson (5.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

TEMinnesota Vikings#30

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

T.J. Hockenson

Head to Head

13.8 PPG5.8 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). T.J. Hockenson: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs T.J. Hockenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 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.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 11, T.J. Hockenson in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. T.J. Hockenson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. T.J. Hockenson (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 136 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•T.J. Hockenson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means T.J. Hockenson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•T.J. Hockenson is 5 years younger than Davante Adams (28 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	5.8
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	87
Receptions	60	51
Rec/Game	4.3	3.4
Receiving Yards	789	438
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	29.2
Receiving TDs	14	3
Targets	114	66
Target Share/Game	8.1	4.4
Age	33	28
Experience	11 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Davante Adams at 13.8 PPG, 8.0 points per game above T.J. Hockenson's 5.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 8.0 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.