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T.J. Hockenson vs Zay Flowers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEMinnesota Vikings
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
5.8
Games
15
Rec
51
Rec Yds
438
Rec TDs
3
Targets
66
Bye
Week 6
WRBaltimore RavensPPG LEADER
Zay Flowers
PPG
11.8
Games
17
Rec
86
Rec Yds
1,211
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

5.8 PPG11.8 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

T.J. Hockenson vs Zay Flowers: Who Should You Start?

Comparing T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Zay Flowers posted 11.8 PPG across 17 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.

T.J. Hockenson has his bye in Week 6, Zay Flowers in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Zay Flowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 points per game. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 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 Zay Flowers average in 2025?

T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are T.J. Hockenson and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?

T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.