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Malik Nabers vs T.J. Hockenson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRNew York GiantsPPG LEADER
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 11
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

12.0 PPG5.8 PPG
4 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Malik Nabers vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 4 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.

Malik Nabers 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.

The Bottom Line

12.0 PPG for Malik Nabers versus 5.8 for T.J. Hockenson in 2025. The baseline favors Malik Nabers, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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.

How many fantasy points did Malik Nabers and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are Malik Nabers and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?

Malik Nabers (NYG) 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.