Outlook T.J. Hockenson
Discounted Draft Price Creates Late-Round Appeal for Minnesota's Starting Tight End
T.J. Hockenson enters the year as Minnesota's starting tight end, holding the lead role over Josh Oliver. However, earning consistent target volume will be challenging in a crowded passing attack headlined by Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings.
Coming off a 2025 season where he tallied 55 receptions for 457 yards and three scores, our projections anticipate a modest bounce-back to 60 catches, 565 receiving yards, and three touchdowns (141.0 PPR points). While he remains an experienced safety valve, declining yardage efficiency limits his overall weekly ceiling.
Fantasy draft markets have cooled significantly on the veteran, with his ADP tumbling from pick 150 in late July down past pick 200. At this heavily discounted draft cost, Hockenson transforms from a risky starter into a high-floor, late-round depth stash with reliable reception upside in full-PPR formats.
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Outlook George Kittle
Achilles Recovery Creates High-Upside Value Window at Tight End
Operating as San Francisco's clear lead tight end, George Kittle remains a vital focal point for Brock Purdy. Our projections forecast another productive campaign featuring 73 receptions for 825 yards and seven touchdowns on 91 targets, underscoring his reliable scoring equity.
Kittle has been ramping up after avoiding the reserve PUP list following a January Achilles tear. With San Francisco's receiving corps navigating multiple injuries, including absences to Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall, Kittle's red-zone dominance and target share will be crucial.
Fantasy managers have grown wary, causing his draft stock to tumble from around pick 100 in July down into the 130s. At this depressed 1.0 PPR ADP, our models view Kittle not as a falling knife, but as a premier draft-day value with TE1 upside.
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