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Carnell Tate or T.J. Hockenson

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Carnell Tate

Carnell Tate

WRTennessee Titans TEN
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TEMinnesota Vikings MIN
OR
🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Tate over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Carnell Tate

Carnell Tate vs NYJ — First-Round Rookie Faces Low-Scoring Opener Amid Questionable Tag

Tate enters his rookie campaign listed as an immediate starter on the perimeter opposite Calvin Ridley, catching passes from Cam Ward. However, fantasy managers must monitor his status leading up to kickoff against the Jets, as he carries a questionable tag with an undisclosed issue that surfaced this week following late-August practice stiffness.

If cleared, Tate profiles as a viable flex option, rostered in 99% of leagues but started in just 42% due to injury uncertainty and a low-scoring projected defensive matchup. Our weekly projection anticipates a solid debut with roughly 4 receptions for 57 yards on around 7 targets (12.0 fantasy points). While his upside is enticing as an outside weapon, check back often for final active status updates.


Updated 7 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Tate

 
 
 
 
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Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson vs. Packers — Low-End TE Option in NFC North Opener

Healthy and atop Minnesota's tight end depth chart, Hockenson enters Week 1 at home against Green Bay with backup tight end Ben Yurosek sidelined on injured reserve. Although Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison command the bulk of perimeter looks, Hockenson retains a clear hold on starting tight end snaps.

Rostered in 51% of leagues but started in just 10%, Hockenson profiles as a borderline streaming option for the opener. Our weekly projection lands at roughly 3.5 receptions for 30 receiving yards, indicating he will likely need a red-zone score to deliver standard starting fantasy production.


Updated 7 hrs ago

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Performance Carnell Tate
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Carnell Tate
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC

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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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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Carnell Tate
OWN
99%
+2.32 compared to last week
START
42%
-1.1 compared to last week
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
51%
-6.94 compared to last week
START
10%
+2.12 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Carnell Tate
43rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
21st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Carnell Tate

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games and is listed on the injury report.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Undisclosed (Since Sep 7, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

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
Next Up Health Check
Injury Carnell Tate

No Injury Reported

Injury T.J. Hockenson

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Carnell Tate

Week 1
Tennessee Titans VS New York Jets

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
29.59380.65402642.97
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 32nd with 45.00 total points (2.65 avg).
  • Currently 182 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.7 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 29th in rush defense with 2469 (145.24 per game).
  • Ranked 16th in pass defense with 4002 (235.41 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 29.59 per game and currently ranked 31st among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 4 (0.24 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +56.06, Turnovers: -13 Sacks: -13, INTs: -8, TDs: +2, Points Allowed: +5.41,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 11, TDS: 7, PA/G: 31.4, YDS/G: 377.8
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
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Carnell Tate
18.29
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating T.J. Hockenson
12.81
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Carnell Tate
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
ON PACE NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN 0 NAN
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
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
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