Colston Loveland or T.J. Hockenson?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: T.J. Hockenson
- Rest of season: Colston Loveland — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Colston Loveland
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| Colston Loveland | T.J. Hockenson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Colston Loveland ahead · 0 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead | TE9#5–#12edge | TE18#16–#21 |
| Week 5 | TE12#9–#18 | TE10#6–#14edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 9.9 | 10.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #91 overalledge | 6 #138 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -59 ranks · -1429 val | +45 ranks · +152 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 55% |
| Bye | 10 | 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 5, Colston Loveland or T.J. Hockenson?
- T.J. Hockenson. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE12 (range #9–#18) and T.J. Hockenson at TE10 (range #6–#14). Projections: 9.9 vs 10.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or T.J. Hockenson?
- Colston Loveland. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE9 (range #5–#12) vs T.J. Hockenson TE18 (range #16–#21). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Colston Loveland ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Colston Loveland for T.J. Hockenson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Colston Loveland is ranked #91 overall and T.J. Hockenson #138, so Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.