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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Drake London or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Drake London over T.J. Hockenson in 2026.

Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8, a 8.2 point per game edge. London posted that edge in only 12 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Drake London is Tier 2 among wide receivers, T.J. Hockenson is Tier 4 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Drake London (14.0 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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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

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

Drake London

T.J. Hockenson

Head to Head

14.0 PPG5.8 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 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.

Drake London vs T.J. Hockenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 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.

Drake London 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

Drake London 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: Drake London (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. T.J. Hockenson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 139 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•T.J. Hockenson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means T.J. Hockenson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Drake London is 4 years younger than T.J. Hockenson (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	5.8
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	87
Receptions	68	51
Rec/Game	5.7	3.4
Receiving Yards	919	438
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	29.2
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	112	66
Target Share/Game	9.3	4.4
Age	25	29
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake London at 14.0 PPG, 8.2 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 Drake London or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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.

Should I draft Drake London or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Drake London's 14.0 fantasy points per game against T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Drake London and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 8.2 points per game.

When are Drake London and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) 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.