Outlook T.J. Hockenson
Late-Round Value Steal Primed for a PPR Rebound in Minnesota's Potent Passing Game
Hockenson enters the season locked in as the starting tight end for Minnesota. He will catch passes from quarterback Kyler Murray, working alongside star receiver Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Coming off a 2025 campaign where he hauled in 55 receptions for 457 yards, Hockenson looks to recapture the elite form that saw him surpass 85 catches in both 2022 and 2023.
Our projections are optimistic about his baseline role, modeling Hockenson for 64 receptions, 569 yards, and three touchdowns (140.5 fantasy points). While these figures represent a step back from his peak years, they solidify him as a highly reliable option in an explosive passing game.
In drafts, Hockenson's ADP has steadily climbed from pick 167 in early May to around 153. This cheap market price represents a massive value steal in PPR formats. For managers waiting on the position, his projected target volume makes him an appealing late-round prize.
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Outlook Kyle Pitts Sr.
Franchise Tag Security and High-Volume Role Cement Elite Tight End Potential
Kyle Pitts Sr. signed his $15 million franchise tag with Atlanta, locking him in as the undisputed top tight end ahead of Austin Hooper. After posting an impressive 90-reception, 953-yard campaign in 2025, Pitts remains a focal point of an offense featuring Drake London and Bijan Robinson. Whether catching passes from Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa, his role in the passing game is secure.
Our projections estimate 73 receptions for 799 yards and four touchdowns, yielding 179.0 fantasy points. While this forecasts a slight regression from his career-best target volume in 2025, his consistent year-over-year touchdown growth offers intriguing red-zone upside. He represents a steady, high-tier option at a notoriously volatile position.
Analyzing draft trends, Pitts' ADP has shown notable movement, climbing from the mid-80s in May to as high as 48 in early June before stabilizing in the low-70s. In 1.0 PPR formats, this draft cost represents a major value opportunity. Our models suggest that landing a secure top-tier weapon in the seventh round offers outstanding draft-day profit potential.
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