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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mark Andrews vs T.J. HockensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Mark Andrews and T.J. Hockenson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEBaltimore Ravens#27PPG LEADER

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

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

Mark Andrews

T.J. Hockenson

Head to Head

6.3 PPG5.8 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). T.J. Hockenson: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mark Andrews is producing at 29% of elite pace and T.J. Hockenson at 26%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Mark Andrews vs T.J. Hockenson: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Mark Andrews finished the 2025 season at 6.3 PPG over 17 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while T.J. Hockenson clocked in at 5.8 across 15 appearances for the Minnesota Vikings. A 0.5-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Mark Andrews had 48 catches for 422 yards; T.J. Hockenson posted 51 for 438. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Mark Andrews is off Week 13 and T.J. Hockenson Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. T.J. Hockenson (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Mark Andrews outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to T.J. Hockenson's 15. That durability gap means Mark Andrews contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Mark Andrews saw 70 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mark Andrews vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mark Andrews	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	5.8
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	87
Receptions	48	51
Rec/Game	2.8	3.4
Receiving Yards	422	438
Rec Yds/Game	24.8	29.2
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	70	66
Target Share/Game	4.1	4.4
Age	30	28
Experience	7 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

6.3 PPG for Mark Andrews versus 5.8 for T.J. Hockenson in 2025. The baseline favors Mark Andrews, 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 Mark Andrews or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mark Andrews has the edge at 6.3 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 Mark Andrews and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Mark Andrews and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews (BAL) 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.

Is Mark Andrews or T.J. Hockenson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews outscored T.J. Hockenson by 0.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.