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T.J. Hockenson or Isaiah Likely

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TEMinnesota Vikings MIN
Isaiah Likely

Isaiah Likely

TENew York Giants NYG
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Likely

 
 
 
 
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Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson Enters the Week Looking to Reassert Relevance in Minnesota's Passing Game

Hockenson enters the matchup fully healthy and atop Minnesota's tight end depth chart ahead of Josh Oliver, catching passes from newly installed quarterback Kyler Murray. While he posted a respectable 55 receptions in 2025, his yardage dipped to 457, leaving him fighting for target volume behind perimeter weapons Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Fantasy managers have grown cautious, with Hockenson rostered in roughly 52% of leagues but started in fewer than 9%. Our weekly projection puts him in streaming territory at 8.2 fantasy points on approximately 3.5 receptions for 30 yards and 4.5 targets. Unless he carves out high-leverage red-zone looks, he profiles as a risky touchdown-dependent option best suited for the bench or deep-league streaming consideration.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Likely over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Isaiah Likely

Isaiah Likely at Dallas — Expanding Role Offers Low-End TE1 Appeal

Operating as the Giants' primary tight end, Likely built strong rapport with quarterback Jaxson Dart over the summer as a reliable safety valve. With lead receiver Malik Nabers currently nursing a knee issue, Likely could see an immediate bump in target volume across the middle of the field against Dallas.

Currently rostered in 94% of leagues but started in 42%, Likely is gaining momentum as a dependable weekly streamer. Our weekly projection lands him at 9.8 fantasy points on approximately four receptions for 42 yards, making him a solid lineup option for managers needing tight end assistance.


Updated 4 hrs ago

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Performance T.J. Hockenson
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches T.J. Hockenson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Isaiah Likely
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
52%
-4.8 compared to last week
START
 
9%
+2.28 compared to last week
OWN/START Isaiah Likely
OWN
95%
+3.03 compared to last week
START
41%
+7.22 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
21st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Isaiah Likely
8th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown T.J. Hockenson

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 63.70 total points (3.54 avg).
  • Currently 134.1 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.5 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 16th among TE.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 22nd among TE.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 17th among TE.
  • Top 15 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 13th among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 457 and 8.31 YPC and is currently ranked 26th among TE.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 26th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 9 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +16, Rec Yards: +11 Rec TDs: +3,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 58, REC YDS: 615, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown Isaiah Likely

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 8th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 50th with 35.70 total points (1.98 avg).
  • Currently 162.1 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is in a heck of a slump. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 42nd among TE.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 41st among TE.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 317 and 11.32 YPC and is currently ranked 37th among TE.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 71st among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -13, Rec Yards: -153 Rec TDs: -6,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 66, REC YDS: 725, REC TDS: 5
Next Up Health Check
Injury T.J. Hockenson

No Injury Reported

Injury Isaiah Likely

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups T.J. Hockenson

Week 1
Minnesota Vikings VS Green Bay Packers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.72316.831693703.21
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 23rd with 83.00 total points (4.61 avg).
  • Currently 144 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.6 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 335.47 per game and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 18th in rush defense with 2094 (123.18 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 3609 (212.29 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.18 per game and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 29th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +35.93, Turnovers: -19 Sacks: -24, INTs: -12, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: +1.87,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 32, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 22.5, YDS/G: 331.3
Matchups Isaiah Likely

Week 1
New York Giants VS Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
30.06412.121263523.39
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 55.00 total points (3.24 avg).
  • Currently 172 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 20th in rush defense with 2196 (129.18 per game).
  • Ranked 31st in pass defense with 4810 (282.94 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 30.06 per game and currently ranked 32nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 22nd in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +76.54, Turnovers: -13 Sacks: -14, INTs: -11, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +1.48,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating T.J. Hockenson
12.81
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Isaiah Likely
15.06
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career T.J. Hockenson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 DET 12 59 32 367 11.5 2 0 0 0 0
2020 DET 16 101 67 723 10.8 6 1 0 0 0
2021 DET 12 83 61 583 9.6 4 0 0 0 0
2022 DET 16 129 86 914 10.6 6 0 0 0 0
2023 MIN 15 127 95 960 10.1 5 0 0 0 0
2024 MIN 10 62 41 455 11.1 0 0 0 0 0
2025 MIN 16 70 55 457 8.3 3 2 0 0 0
ON PACE 72 315 248 2057 8.3 14 9 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 88 65 645 9.9 3 1 0 0 0
Totals 100 647 452 4652 10.3 27 3 0 0 0
Career Isaiah Likely
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2022 BAL 14 60 36 373 10.4 3 0 0 0 0
2023 BAL 13 40 30 411 13.7 5 0 0 0 0
2024 BAL 15 58 42 477 11.4 6 0 0 0 0
2025 BAL 12 40 28 317 11.3 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 54 180 126 1427 11.3 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 51 37 460 12.4 5 0 0 0 0
Totals 58 213 147 1754 11.9 17 0 0 0 0
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