Who should I start in Week 3, Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?

It is a coin flip on the consensus: Brenton Strange is TE24 (range #22–#25) and T.J. Hockenson is TE24 (range #20–#25) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?

Brenton Strange. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE19 (range #18–#20) vs T.J. Hockenson TE21 (range #19–#24). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brenton Strange ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brenton Strange for T.J. Hockenson?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #151 overall and T.J. Hockenson #182, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: even on the consensus
Rest of season: Brenton Strange — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Brenton Strange	T.J. Hockenson
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 0 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead	TE19#18–#20edge	TE21#19–#24
Week 3	TE24#22–#25	TE24#20–#25
Week 3 projection (PPR)	9.4edge	8.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #151 overall	5 #182 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +4 val	-3 ranks · -8 val
Rostered	36%	46%
Bye	7	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?: It is a coin flip on the consensus: Brenton Strange is TE24 (range #22–#25) and T.J. Hockenson is TE24 (range #20–#25) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?: Brenton Strange. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE19 (range #18–#20) vs T.J. Hockenson TE21 (range #19–#24). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brenton Strange ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brenton Strange for T.J. Hockenson?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #151 overall and T.J. Hockenson #182, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.