Chig Okonkwo or T.J. Hockenson?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: T.J. Hockenson
- Rest of season: Chig Okonkwo — 85 of 110 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| Chig Okonkwo | T.J. Hockenson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 85 of 110 experts rank Chig Okonkwo ahead · 25 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead | TE19#14–#25edge | TE22#15–#39 |
| Week 1 | TE21#14–#32 | TE20#15–#22edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #152 overall | 5 #184 overall |
| Rostered | 29% | 44% |
| 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 1, Chig Okonkwo or T.J. Hockenson?
- T.J. Hockenson. This week's consensus has Chig Okonkwo at TE21 (range #14–#32) and T.J. Hockenson at TE20 (range #15–#22). Projections: 7.7 vs 8.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chig Okonkwo or T.J. Hockenson?
- Chig Okonkwo. Rest-of-season consensus: Chig Okonkwo TE19 (range #14–#25) vs T.J. Hockenson TE22 (range #15–#39). 85 of 110 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chig Okonkwo ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Chig Okonkwo for T.J. Hockenson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chig Okonkwo is ranked #152 overall and T.J. Hockenson #184, 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.