Dawson Knox or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dawson Knox is a Buffalo Bills tight end who averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game across 16 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.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Dawson Knox vs T.J. Hockenson

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

App Store Google Play What you get →

Free on the App Store and Google Play. $2.99/month premium.

Inside the app

TEBuffalo Bills

Dawson Knox

PPG

5.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

417

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEMinnesota Vikings#17 TE

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

202

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dawson Knox vs T.J. Hockenson: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dawson Knox	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.4	7.5
Games Played	16	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	38
Receptions	36	23
Rec/Game	2.3	4.6
Receiving Yards	417	202
Rec Yds/Game	26.1	40.4
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	49	27
Target Share/Game	3.1	5.4
Age	29	29
Experience	6 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Download the App

Track Dawson Knox and T.J. Hockenson live in the DraftCall app.

App Store Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dawson Knox or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Dawson Knox 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, Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5.

Should I draft Dawson Knox or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game across 16 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 Dawson Knox and T.J. Hockenson average in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2026. T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Dawson Knox and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox (BUF) 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.