T.J. Hockenson or Travis Kelce?
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: Travis Kelce
- Rest of season: Travis Kelce — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Travis Kelce
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| T.J. Hockenson | Travis Kelce | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank T.J. Hockenson ahead · 7 rank Travis Kelce ahead | TE16#12–#19 | TE10#4–#13edge |
| Week 9 | TE9#5–#13 | TE9#5–#13edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.2 | 12.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #132 overall | 8 #106 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +4 ranks · +19 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 68% | 94% |
| Bye | 6 | 5 |
| 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, T.J. Hockenson or Travis Kelce?
- Travis Kelce. This week's consensus has T.J. Hockenson at TE9 (range #5–#13) and Travis Kelce at TE9 (range #5–#13). Projections: 10.2 vs 12.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, T.J. Hockenson or Travis Kelce?
- Travis Kelce. Rest-of-season consensus: T.J. Hockenson TE16 (range #12–#19) vs Travis Kelce TE10 (range #4–#13). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Travis Kelce ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade T.J. Hockenson for Travis Kelce?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) T.J. Hockenson is ranked #132 overall and Travis Kelce #106, so Travis Kelce 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.