Rashod Bateman or T.J. Hockenson?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: T.J. Hockenson
- Rest of season: T.J. Hockenson — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: T.J. Hockenson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Rashod Bateman | T.J. Hockenson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 0 of 7 experts rank Rashod Bateman ahead · 7 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead | #210#196–#219 | #146#143–#154edge |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX135#119–#163 | FLX75#56–#100edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 6.9 | 9.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #218 overall | 6 #143 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +10 ranks · +18 val | +40 ranks · +130 val |
| Rostered | 12% | 50% |
| Bye | 13 | 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 7, Rashod Bateman or T.J. Hockenson?
- T.J. Hockenson. This week's consensus has Rashod Bateman at WR63 (range #55–#80) and T.J. Hockenson at TE13 (range #7–#21); on the flex board it is #135 vs #75. Projections: 6.9 vs 9.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashod Bateman or T.J. Hockenson?
- T.J. Hockenson. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashod Bateman WR78 (range #74–#81) vs T.J. Hockenson TE20 (range #19–#21). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have T.J. Hockenson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Rashod Bateman for T.J. Hockenson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashod Bateman is ranked #218 overall and T.J. Hockenson #143, 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.