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Jaylen Warren vs T.J. Hockenson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
Jaylen Warren
PPG
12.3
Games
16
Rush Yds
958
Rush TDs
6
Rec
40
Rec Yds
333
Bye
Week 9
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

12.3 PPG5.8 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Jaylen Warren vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jaylen Warren (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 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.

Jaylen Warren has his bye in Week 9, T.J. Hockenson in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren outscored T.J. Hockenson by 6.5 PPG in 2025 (12.3 to 5.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylen Warren or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 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 Jaylen Warren and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 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 6.5 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?

Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.