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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs T.J. HockensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Garrett Wilson (11.6 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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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TEMinnesota Vikings#30

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

T.J. Hockenson

Head to Head

11.6 PPG5.8 PPG

7 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Garrett Wilson vs T.J. Hockenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 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.

Garrett Wilson has his bye in Week 13, 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

Garrett Wilson 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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. T.J. Hockenson (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 99 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•T.J. Hockenson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means T.J. Hockenson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Garrett Wilson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•T.J. Hockenson saw 66 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	5.8
Games Played	7	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	87
Receptions	36	51
Rec/Game	5.1	3.4
Receiving Yards	395	438
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	29.2
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	59	66
Target Share/Game	8.4	4.4
Age	25	28
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Garrett Wilson at 11.6 PPG, 5.8 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 Garrett Wilson or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.8 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.