Who should I start in Week 5, Jake Ferguson or T.J. Hockenson?

T.J. Hockenson. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE17 (range #10–#22) and T.J. Hockenson at TE10 (range #6–#14). Projections: 8.7 vs 10.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or T.J. Hockenson?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Jake Ferguson TE18 (range #13–#23) vs T.J. Hockenson TE18 (range #16–#21). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jake Ferguson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jake Ferguson for T.J. Hockenson?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #128 overall and T.J. Hockenson #138, 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.

Jake Ferguson 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: even on the consensus — 5 of 8 experts
Trade value: close to even

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

	Jake Ferguson	T.J. Hockenson
Rest of season 5 of 8 experts rank Jake Ferguson ahead · 3 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead	TE18#13–#23	TE18#16–#21
Week 5	TE17#10–#22	TE10#6–#14edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	8.7	10.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #128 overall	6 #138 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-4 ranks · -22 val	+45 ranks · +152 val
Rostered	78%	55%
Bye	14	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

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

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Who should I start in Week 5, Jake Ferguson or T.J. Hockenson?: T.J. Hockenson. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE17 (range #10–#22) and T.J. Hockenson at TE10 (range #6–#14). Projections: 8.7 vs 10.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or T.J. Hockenson?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Jake Ferguson TE18 (range #13–#23) vs T.J. Hockenson TE18 (range #16–#21). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jake Ferguson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jake Ferguson for T.J. Hockenson?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #128 overall and T.J. Hockenson #138, 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.