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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

T.J. Hockenson vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. T.J. Hockenson (5.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEMinnesota Vikings#30

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

T.J. Hockenson

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

5.8 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

T.J. Hockenson: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #30 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

T.J. Hockenson vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Comparing T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) against Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG across 4 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tyreek Hill is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. T.J. Hockenson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: T.J. Hockenson (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•T.J. Hockenson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means T.J. Hockenson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•T.J. Hockenson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•T.J. Hockenson saw 66 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•T.J. Hockenson is 4 years younger than Tyreek Hill (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

T.J. Hockenson vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	T.J. Hockenson	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	10.8
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	87	43
Receptions	51	21
Rec/Game	3.4	5.3
Receiving Yards	438	265
Rec Yds/Game	29.2	66.3
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	66	29
Target Share/Game	4.4	7.3
Age	28	32
Experience	6 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Tyreek Hill versus 5.8 for T.J. Hockenson in 2025. The baseline favors Tyreek Hill, 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 T.J. Hockenson or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 T.J. Hockenson and Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

Do T.J. Hockenson and Tyreek Hill share a bye week?▾

Yes, both T.J. Hockenson and Tyreek Hill share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.