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Ja'Marr Chase vs T.J. Hockenson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRCincinnati BengalsPPG LEADER
Ja'Marr Chase
PPG
15.7
Games
16
Rec
125
Rec Yds
1,412
Rec TDs
8
Targets
185
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

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15.7 PPG5.8 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

Ja'Marr Chase vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 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.

Ja'Marr Chase 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

Based on 2025 production, Ja'Marr Chase holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.7 points per game. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 9.9 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) 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.