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LAR
27
7
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NYG
o48
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KC
o43.5
-2.5
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SEA
10
13
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CHI
CAR
o47
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CIN
o50.5
-4
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DET
o49.5
-7
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HOU
o44.5
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IND
o48
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JAX
o40.5
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PIT
o41
-6.5
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TEN
o38.5
-1.5
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LAC
o47
-9
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LV
o40.5
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o46
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PHI
o44
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T.J. Hockenson or Makai Lemon

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

T.J. Hockenson

TEMinnesota Vikings MIN
Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon

WRPhiladelphia Eagles PHI
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Lemon

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson vs. Packers — Division Battle in Minneapolis

Entering the season opener fully healthy, Hockenson leads the Vikings tight end room against Green Bay in a divisional clash at U.S. Bank Stadium. With Kyler Murray under center and Justin Jefferson drawing coverage downfield, Hockenson is positioned to serve as a reliable intermediate safety valve over the middle.

Our weekly projection expects Hockenson to haul in 3 to 4 receptions for roughly 30 receiving yards on 4 to 5 targets, yielding 8.2 fantasy points. Currently rostered in 54% of leagues but started in just 13%, he profiles as a viable streaming option for managers seeking a steady floor in a game featuring a solid 46-point total.


Updated 21 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lemon over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon vs WAS — Starting Slot Role Brings Stash Appeal

Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon enters Week 1 fully healthy after overcoming an August hamstring tweak, securing the starting slot receiver job on Philadelphia's depth chart. Operating alongside DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, Lemon should see immediate snaps over the middle and contribute on special teams as a returner against Washington.

While rostered in 86% of leagues, fantasy managers are being patient with just a 3% start rate. Our weekly projection forecasts a modest stat line of roughly 2 receptions for 31 yards (6.4 fantasy points). As 5.5-point home favorites with plenty of offensive weapons, Lemon is primarily a stash candidate rather than an immediate starting option.


Updated 21 hrs ago

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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 Makai Lemon
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
54%
+2.13 compared to last week
START
13%
+4.79 compared to last week
OWN/START Makai Lemon
OWN
86%
-1.95 compared to last week
START
 
3%
-2.82 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
22nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Makai Lemon
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown T.J. Hockenson

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 24th 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 14th 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 32nd 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: 625, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown Makai Lemon

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

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

Next Up Health Check
Injury T.J. Hockenson

No Injury Reported

Injury Makai Lemon

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 31st 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 Makai Lemon

Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles VS Washington Commanders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.53398.651084223.58
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 29th with 72.00 total points (4.24 avg).
  • Currently 155 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 27th in rush defense with 2406 (141.53 per game).
  • Ranked 23rd in pass defense with 4371 (257.12 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.53 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 17th 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: +48.94, Turnovers: -7 Sacks: +3, INTs: EVEN, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.12,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 11, TDS: 5, PA/G: 28.2, YDS/G: 408
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating T.J. Hockenson
12.95
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Makai Lemon
16.25
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 Makai Lemon
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
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