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 Kyle Pitts Sr.
Sinking Draft Cost and Heavy Target Share Create Prime TE1 Value
Fresh off signing a three-year contract extension, Kyle Pitts Sr. remains firmly entrenched as Atlanta's primary tight end. Operating alongside Drake London and Bijan Robinson in the passing game, Pitts is positioned for another heavy workload after compiling 90 receptions for 953 yards on 123 targets last season.
Our projections expect continued high-volume involvement, slating him for 75 catches, 880 receiving yards, and six touchdowns (197.0 fantasy points). Sitting atop the tight end depth chart ahead of Austin Hooper, his consistent route participation provides weekly stability in 1.0 PPR leagues despite questions under center.
Fantasy draft trends show his draft cost plummeting from pick 71 in early August to around pick 112. This market dip turns Pitts into a premier draft-day value steal, offering legitimate top-tier volume at a fraction of his previous price.
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