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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

T.J. Hockenson vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

T.J. Hockenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.8 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

T.J. Hockenson is the better fantasy play this season.

T.J. Hockenson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (5.8 to 3.9), and T.J. Hockenson's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Will Dissly is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEMinnesota Vikings#30PPG LEADER

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

T.J. Hockenson

Will Dissly

Head to Head

5.8 PPG3.9 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

T.J. Hockenson: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #30 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, T.J. Hockenson is producing at 26% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means T.J. Hockenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

T.J. Hockenson vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

T.J. Hockenson and Will Dissly are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG across 15 games with the Minnesota Vikings, while Will Dissly posted 3.9 PPG in 16 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 1.9-PPG gap gives T.J. Hockenson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

T.J. Hockenson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 51 receptions for 438 yards, while Will Dissly profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Will Dissly finds the end zone he out-scores T.J. Hockenson, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: T.J. Hockenson is off Week 6 and Will Dissly Week 5. 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: T.J. Hockenson (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•T.J. Hockenson outscored Will Dissly by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to T.J. Hockenson's 15. That durability gap means Will Dissly 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

T.J. Hockenson vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	T.J. Hockenson	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	3.9
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	87	62
Receptions	51	32
Rec/Game	3.4	2.0
Receiving Yards	438	285
Rec Yds/Game	29.2	17.8
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	66	42
Target Share/Game	4.4	2.6
Age	28	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

T.J. Hockenson outscored Will Dissly by 1.9 PPG in 2025 (5.8 to 3.9). 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 T.J. Hockenson or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, T.J. Hockenson has the edge at 5.8 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are T.J. Hockenson and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is T.J. Hockenson or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

T.J. Hockenson outscored Will Dissly by 1.9 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.