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T.J. Hockenson or Kaelon Black

Who Should I Start? - Week 2 • Start New
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TEMinnesota Vikings MIN
Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black

RBSan Francisco 49ers SF
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Black

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson at Chicago — Red-Zone Threat in a Projected Shootout

Operating as Minnesota's clear primary tight end, Hockenson kicked off the season efficiently by hauling in four of five targets for 36 yards and a touchdown. Fantasy managers need to monitor Minnesota's quarterback situation closely heading into Soldier Field, as starter Kyler Murray is questionable with a concussion, leaving Carson Wentz on standby.

With the game environment projecting for plenty of points, Hockenson is a trusted intermediate safety valve regardless of who is under center. Our weekly projection tabs him for approximately 4 receptions and 38 yards (9.1 fantasy points), making him a viable streaming option and borderline TE1 whose roster start rate has jumped to 21%.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Black over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black vs Dolphins: Expanding role tempered by minor groin issue

Black made an immediate splash in his NFL debut, handling 14 carries for 65 yards as the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey. While he was limited in Thursday's practice with groin tightness, head coach Kyle Shanahan eased concerns by noting the team was simply being cautious. Check back before kickoff to confirm his game-day status.

Rostered in 77% of leagues after his Week 1 usage, Black offers standalone value with San Francisco favored heavily at home against Miami. Our models project him for roughly 10 carries, 44 rushing yards, and 8 fantasy points, making him a viable deep-league option and a premium stash with high-end contingent upside.


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Performance T.J. Hockenson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
4369.0161
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
4369.0161
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Kaelon Black
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
14654.60150
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
14654.60150
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches T.J. Hockenson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Kaelon Black
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
64%
+10.17 compared to last week
START
21%
+8.49 compared to last week
OWN/START Kaelon Black
OWN
77%
+40.98 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+4.53 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kaelon Black
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown T.J. Hockenson

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among TE'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 9th with 9.60 total points (9.60 avg).
  • Currently 10.2 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 10th among TE.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 17th among TE.
  • Top 10 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 8th among TE.
  • Top 15 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 12th among TE.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 36 and 9.00 YPC and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 11th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +21 Rec TDs: +1,
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 625, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Kaelon Black

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB'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 30th with 7.00 total points (7.00 avg).
  • Currently 27.3 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Groin (Since Sep 17, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 37th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 42nd among RB.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among RB.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 27th among RB.
  • Ranked 102nd in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 14 (14.00 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among RB.
  • Top 15 in rush yards with 65 (65.00 per game) and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 33rd among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +65, Rush AVG: +4.6 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +5 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 100, RUSH YDS: 400, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 10, REC YDS: 75, REC TDS: 1
Next Up Health Check
Injury T.J. Hockenson

No Injury Reported

Injury Kaelon Black

GROIN - Since Sep 17, 2026

Black was limited in practice on Thursday heading into Week 2 versus the Dolphins.
Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups T.J. Hockenson

Week 2
Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
37.00486.0031203.52
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 17th with 4.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 14 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 3 (3.00 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 125 (125.00 per game).
  • Ranked 30th in pass defense with 361 (361.00 per game).
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 1 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 37.00 per game and currently ranked 29th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 15th 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: +223, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -1, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +10,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.9, YDS/G: 384.4
Matchups Kaelon Black

Week 2
San Francisco 49ers VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.00290.0022003.66
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 18th with 4.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 14 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 290.00 per game and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 8 in turnovers with 2 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 130 (130.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 160 (160.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 2 (2.00 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 20 in points against with 27.00 per game and currently ranked 19th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th 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: -138, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -1, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -6,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating T.J. Hockenson
13.21
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kaelon Black
8.40
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
2026 MIN 1 5 4 36 9.0 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 90 72 648 9.0 18 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 88 65 645 9.9 3 1 0 0 0
Totals 101 652 456 4688 10.3 28 3 0 0 0
Career Kaelon Black
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 SF 1 14 65 4.6 0 1 1 5 5.0 0
ON PACE 18 252 1170 4.6 0 18 18 90 5.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 14 65 4.6 0 1 1 5 5.0 0
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