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Garrett Wilson vs T.J. Hockenson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRNew York JetsPPG LEADER
Garrett Wilson
PPG
11.6
Games
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 12
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

11.6 PPG5.8 PPG
7 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

Garrett Wilson vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?

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 12, T.J. Hockenson in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

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