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Xavier Hutchinson or T.J. Hockenson

Who Should I Start? - Week 2 • Start New
Xavier Hutchinson

Xavier Hutchinson

WRHouston Texans HOU
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TEMinnesota Vikings MIN
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hutchinson over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Xavier Hutchinson

Expanded Target Share Awaits Against Cincinnati

With Nico Collins ruled out due to a hamstring injury and Tank Dell also sidelined, Hutchinson is positioned for an expanded perimeter role in Houston's offense. He already demonstrated a solid connection with C.J. Stroud in the opener, hauling in three of six targets for 32 yards.

Our projections expect Hutchinson to remain involved, slating him for roughly three catches, 45 receiving yards, and 9.7 fantasy points against the Bengals. Given the sudden vacancy in targets, he profiles as a viable deep-league flex or streaming dart throw, though fantasy managers should view him as an upside gamble rather than a safe bet.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Hutchinson

 
 
 
 
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Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson at Chicago — Reliable Target in Divisional Road Clash

Hockenson enters Week 2 fully healthy as Minnesota's clear primary tight end after catching four of five targets for 36 yards and a score in the opener. However, the offense faces a major shift under center with starting quarterback Kyler Murray ruled out due to a concussion, putting Carson Wentz in line to start.

Our weekly projection forecasts Hockenson for roughly 8.4 fantasy points on around five targets and 35 yards. With his start rate rising to 22%, Hockenson profiles as a dependable safety valve in a matchup expected to feature plenty of scoring, keeping him in play as a solid streaming tight end.


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Performance Xavier Hutchinson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
33210.7200
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
33210.7200
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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
Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Xavier Hutchinson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
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Redzone Touches T.J. Hockenson
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Xavier Hutchinson
OWN
 
9%
+8.1 compared to last week
START
 
3%
+2.63 compared to last week
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
64%
+9.74 compared to last week
START
22%
+7.94 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Xavier Hutchinson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Xavier Hutchinson

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR'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 64th with 3.20 total points (3.20 avg).
  • Currently 23.5 points behind the leader: Christian Watson
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 45th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 42nd among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 53rd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 21st among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +2 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 35, REC YDS: 320, REC TDS: 2
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 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 6th among TE.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 36 and 9.00 YPC and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 8th 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
Next Up Health Check
Injury Xavier Hutchinson

No Injury Reported

Injury T.J. Hockenson

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Xavier Hutchinson

Week 2
Houston Texans VS Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.00305.0040413.84
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 2nd with 18.00 total points (18.00 avg).

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 4 (4.00 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 89 (89.00 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 216 (216.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in sacks with 4 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 20 in points against with 27.00 per game and currently ranked 20th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -34, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: +2, INTs: -2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +11,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 13, TDS: 4, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Matchups T.J. Hockenson

Week 2
Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
37.00486.0031203.51
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: Steelers 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).
  • One of the worst in points against with 37.00 per game and currently ranked 29th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 26th 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
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Xavier Hutchinson
6.93
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating T.J. Hockenson
13.21
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Xavier Hutchinson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 HOU 11 19 8 90 11.3 0 5 49 9.8 0
2024 HOU 14 26 12 117 9.8 0 0 0 0 0
2025 HOU 16 57 35 428 12.2 3 4 31 7.8 0
2026 HOU 1 6 3 32 10.7 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 108 54 576 10.7 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 38 21 243 11.4 1 3 27 8.9 0
Totals 48 132 71 806 11.4 3 9 80 8.9 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
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
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