T.J. Hockenson fantasy outlook — Week 1
T.J. Hockenson (TE, MIN) is our TE14 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 9.3 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 9.3 pts
- TE rank
- #14
- Rostered
- 60%
- Started
- 14%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks T.J. Hockenson (MIN TE), our TE14 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 9.3 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 9.3 points, 33% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 14% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks T.J. Hockenson (MIN TE), our TE14 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 9.3 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 9.3 points, 33% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 14% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Tina keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.