Nate Boerkircher or T.J. Hockenson?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: T.J. Hockenson
- Rest of season: T.J. Hockenson — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: T.J. Hockenson
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| Nate Boerkircher | T.J. Hockenson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank Nate Boerkircher ahead · 2 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead | TE55#52–#57 | TE16#12–#19edge |
| Week 9 | TE45#42–#64 | TE9#5–#13edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.9 | 10.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #398 overall | 7 #132 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -11 ranks · -6 val | +4 ranks · +19 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 68% |
| 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 9, Nate Boerkircher or T.J. Hockenson?
- T.J. Hockenson. This week's consensus has Nate Boerkircher at TE45 (range #42–#64) and T.J. Hockenson at TE9 (range #5–#13). Projections: 2.9 vs 10.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Nate Boerkircher or T.J. Hockenson?
- T.J. Hockenson. Rest-of-season consensus: Nate Boerkircher TE55 (range #52–#57) vs T.J. Hockenson TE16 (range #12–#19). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have T.J. Hockenson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Nate Boerkircher for T.J. Hockenson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Nate Boerkircher is ranked #398 overall and T.J. Hockenson #132, so T.J. Hockenson 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.