Should I start T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
TE · MIN · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE20 · range #15–#22
Consensus TE20 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE20 | 15 | 22 | ±1.8 | #118 | 8.5 |
| Half PPR | TE22 | 16 | 25 | ±2.3 | #128 | 6.5 |
| Standard | TE24 | 18 | 27 | ±2.9 | #143 | 4.5 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 44% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #16Brenton StrangeSit
- #17Dalton SchultzSit
- #18Hunter HenrySit
- #20T.J. HockensonSit
- #20Chig OkonkwoSit
- #21Cade OttonSit
- #22Greg DulcichSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE20 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #15 to #22. The consensus projection is 8.5 PPR points.
- Where is T.J. Hockenson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has T.J. Hockenson at TE20 for Week 1, and flex #113 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #15 to #22.