T.J. Hockenson vs Tyler Warren: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between T.J. Hockenson and Tyler Warren for your lineup, you are not alone. T.J. Hockenson finished the 2025 season at 5.8 PPG for the Minnesota Vikings (15 games), and Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 for the Indianapolis Colts (17 games).
That 3.1-point weekly advantage for Tyler Warren is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 yards, while T.J. Hockenson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 51 catches). In weeks where T.J. Hockenson finds the end zone he out-scores Tyler Warren, but the floor gap is real.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: T.J. Hockenson sits Week 6 while Tyler Warren is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
