NFL
PHI
JAX
17
19
FINALFINAL
TB
DAL
24
16
FINALFINAL
CIN
MIA
14
7
2Q 5:23 • 3rd & 4 • FOX
LV
NE
7
14
2Q 2:00 • 3rd & 14 • CBS/P
MIN
NO
3
7
2Q 0:03 • 4th & 7 • FOX
CLE
NYJ
6
7
2Q 2:00 • 1st & 15 • CBS/P
IND
PIT
13
14
2Q 1:36 • 2nd & 10 • CBS/P
HOU
TEN
12
3
2Q 1:15 • 1st & 10 • CBS/P
NYG
WAS
3
9
2Q 1:58 • 1st & 10 • FOX
DEN
LAC
o41.5
+3.5
4:05PM • PREVIEW CBS/P
DET
ARI
o54.5
+5.5
4:25PM • PREVIEW FOX
CHI
GB
7
14
2Q 0:39 • 1st & 10 • FOX
SF
SEA
o46.5
-3
4:25PM • PREVIEW FOX
BAL
ATL
o43.5
-3.5
8:20PM • PREVIEW NBC/P
BUF
LAR
o54
-3.5
8:15PM • PREVIEW ABC/E

T.J. Hockenson or Jaylen Wright

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TE • Minnesota Vikings MIN
Jaylen Wright

Jaylen Wright

RB • Miami Dolphins MIA
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Wright

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Hockenson ... 77.78%

BOTH ... 5.56%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.6
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.7 42.4 0.3 10.6
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Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson at New Orleans — High-Volume Momentum in the Superdome

Hockenson exploded last week with 13 receptions for 119 yards to help seal a victory, proving his value as a go-to target in the passing game. With Justin Jefferson nursing an ankle issue, Hockenson is positioned to maintain significant volume over the middle of the field as Minnesota's clear top tight end.

Our weekly projection calls for roughly 4.7 catches and 43 receiving yards (10.6 fantasy points). Fantasy managers have rapidly responded to his recent surge, pushing his start rate upward. While a projected defensive matchup in New Orleans could moderate total scoring, his elite target floor means fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Wright over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Wright ... 0%

BOTH ... 5.56%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.7
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
7.8 32.7 0.2 1.2 9.5 0 6.7
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Outlook Jaylen Wright

Jaylen Wright vs CIN: Foot Injury and Split Backfield Dampen Outlook

Wright enters Week 5 listed as questionable with a foot injury after a limited Friday practice, so fantasy managers must check back for active updates. While the coaching staff indicated he will see more carries, he currently operates behind Ollie Gordon II in Miami's backfield following De'Von Achane's season-ending injury, and he managed only five rushing attempts for seven yards in his last outing.

Our weekly projection tabs Wright for roughly 8 carries, 34 rushing yards, and a reception for 5.8 fantasy points. With the winless Dolphins facing a negative script as home underdogs against Cincinnati and his start rate plunging to 3%, he is strictly a bench option until his role and efficiency improve.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 3 hrs ago
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance T.J. Hockenson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
131199.2220
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
151308.7220
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jaylen Wright
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
571.40000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
571.40000
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jaylen Wright
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
80%
+24.42 compared to last week
START
45%
+29.61 compared to last week
OWN/START Jaylen Wright
OWN
22%
-30.68 compared to last week
START
 
3%
-1.46 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
16th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jaylen Wright
48th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown T.J. Hockenson

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 16th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 13th with 25.50 total points (6.38 avg).
  • Currently 22.9 points behind the leader: George Kittle
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.1 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 3 in receptions and is currently ranked 3rd among TE.
  • Top 10 in targets and is currently ranked 7th among TE.
  • Top 10 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 9th among TE.
  • Top 6 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 4th among TE.
  • Top 10 in reception yards with 195 and 8.86 YPC and is currently ranked 9th among TE.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 27th among TE.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +9, Rec Yards: +80 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Catches per game are very high for a tight end!

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 65, REC YDS: 615, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Jaylen Wright

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 48th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 85th with 1.70 total points (0.43 avg).
  • Currently 96.4 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Foot (Since Oct 8, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 88th among RB.
  • Ranked 111th in Rec TDs among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 17 (4.25 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 80th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 70th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +17, Rush AVG: +2.1 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: EVEN Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 125, RUSH YDS: 550, RUSH TDS: 5, REC: 20, REC YDS: 115, REC TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury T.J. Hockenson

No Injury Reported

Injury Jaylen Wright

FOOT - Since Oct 8, 2026

Wright is active heading into Week 5 versus the Bengals.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups T.J. Hockenson

Week 5
Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
32.00375.7531803.48
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 24th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 6.00 total points (1.50 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 591 (147.75 per game).
  • Ranked 16th in pass defense with 912 (228.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 32.00 per game and currently ranked 32nd 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: +36, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -3, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +1.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 45, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.9, YDS/G: 318.5
Matchups Jaylen Wright

Week 5
Miami Dolphins VS Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.25371.50511413.76
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 4th with 36.00 total points (9.00 avg).
  • Currently 12 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.5.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in rush defense with 398 (99.50 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 26th in pass defense with 1088 (272.00 per game).
  • Top 4 in sacks with 14 (3.50 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.25 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -36.5, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +8, INTs: -4, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -8.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 13, TDS: 4, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating T.J. Hockenson
13.70
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jaylen Wright
9.17
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 4 26 22 195 8.9 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 117 99 878 8.9 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 88 65 645 9.9 3 1 0 0 0
Totals 104 673 474 4847 10.2 28 3 0 0 0
Career Jaylen Wright
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 MIA 13 68 249 3.7 0 6 3 8 2.7 0
2025 MIA 9 70 288 4.1 2 9 5 44 8.8 0
2026 MIA 3 8 17 2.1 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 14 36 77 2.1 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 7 46 179 3.9 1 5 3 17 6.5 0
Totals 25 146 554 3.8 2 15 8 52 6.5 0
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  • T.J. Hockenson TE • MIN NFL

    Vikings TE Hockenson suffers concussion on 2nd play of game

    ESPN

  • Will Kacmarek TE • MIA NFL

    NFL Update: TE Will Kacmarek Enters Medical Tent

    @chrisperk

  • T.J. Watt LB • PIT NFL

    T.J. Watt Enters Medical Tent After Apparent Face or Eye Issue

    @bepryor

  • Milton Williams DT • NE NFL

    Milton Williams’ Pressure and Ponder’s Cleanup Push Raiders Out of Field Goal Range

    @MikeGiardi

  • Milton Williams DT • NE NFL

    Milton Williams’ Strong Five-Week Start Continues With Pressure That Pushes Raiders Out of Field-Goal Range

    @MikeGiardi

  • Will Campbell OT • NE NFL

    Patriots’ Will Campbell Limps Off After Strong Season Amid Past Criticism

    @ChadGraff

  • T.J. Hockenson TE • MIN

    Vikings TE Hockenson suffers concussion on 2nd play of game

    ESPN

  • Will Kacmarek TE • MIA

    NFL Update: TE Will Kacmarek Enters Medical Tent

    @chrisperk

  • T.J. Watt LB • PIT

    T.J. Watt Enters Medical Tent After Apparent Face or Eye Issue

    @bepryor

  • Milton Williams DT • NE

    Milton Williams’ Pressure and Ponder’s Cleanup Push Raiders Out of Field Goal Range

    @MikeGiardi

  • Milton Williams DT • NE

    Milton Williams’ Strong Five-Week Start Continues With Pressure That Pushes Raiders Out of Field-Goal Range

    @MikeGiardi

  • Will Campbell OT • NE

    Patriots’ Will Campbell Limps Off After Strong Season Amid Past Criticism

    @ChadGraff

  • Drew Rasmussen SP • TB

    Drew Rasmussen to Start ALCS Game 1 for the Rays

    @TBTimes_Rays

  • Freddie Freeman 1B • LAD

    2026 NLCS: Dodgers and Brewers set for NL pennant rematch

    Dodger Insider

  • Kyler Murray CF •

    Kyler Murray Starts 10-for-10, Connects With Justin Jefferson for 19 Yards (NFL)

    @BenGoessling

  • Jose Ramirez 3B • CLE

    Travis Kelce Calls José Ramírez’s Game 5 Home Run One of the Coolest Moments of His Life

    @castrovince

  • Kyler Murray CF •

    Vikings Lead 3-0 as Reichard Extends FG Streak and Penalty Erases Murray-to-Jefferson Conversion

    @BenGoessling

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B • TOR

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Undergoes Laser Eye Surgery

    MLBTradeRumors

  • Karl-Anthony Towns PF • NY

    Karl-Anthony Towns Surprised and Disappointed as Knicks Delay Extension Talks

    @JLEdwardsIII

  • Yaxel Lendeborg PF • GS

    Yaxel Lendeborg Shines in Warriors Preseason Win with 23-Point Double-Double

    @NBA

  • Aaron Wiggins SG • ATL

    Thunder Reload Around SGA, Holmgren and Williams, Targeting a Return to the West’s Top

    @NBA

  • Luke Kennard SG • PHO

    Luke Kennard Says He’s a Great Fit with the Suns

    @Suns

  • Darius Acuff Jr. PG • SAC

    Kings’ No. 7 Pick Darius Acuff Jr. Shines in Preseason Debut with 25 Points and 8 Assists

    @NBA

  • Kyle Anderson SF • TOR

    NBA analysis: Kyle Anderson debuts, Jakob Poeltl looks healthy, and CMB’s two-position role gets a closer look.

    @JustEsBaraheni

  • Travis Konecny RW • PHI

    Travis Konecny Listed on NHL Injury Reserve; Announcement Expected

    @charlieo_conn

  • Ville Heinola D • VGK

    Golden Knights Recall Defenseman Ville Heinola from Henderson

    @GoldenKnights

  • Carter Hart G • VGK

    Carter Hart Unveils New Elvis Presley-Inspired Goalie Mask

    @JesseGranger_

  • Jared Bednar HC • COL

    Bednar Says Blackwood Needed to Make a Save Despite Not Blaming Him for Any Goal

    @lukefoxjukebox

  • Evan Rodrigues C • NJ

    NHL Fines New Jersey’s Evan Rodrigues $5,000 for High-Sticking Vancouver’s Marco Rossi

    @NHLPR

  • Lindy Ruff HC • BUF

    Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff Speaks Live After Practice

    @BuffaloSabres

Matchups

Week 5
ARI vs DET
ATL vs BAL
BUF @LAR
CAR vs BYE
CHI @GB
CIN @MIA
CLE @NYJ
DAL vs TB
DEN @LAC
HOU @TEN
IND @PIT
JAC vs PHI
KC vs BYE
LV @NE
MIN @NO
NYG @WAS
SEA vs SF
Matchup Time Pitchers
LAD @MIL 08:00 EDT EST
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CAR @PHI 7:00 PM EST
NYR vs VAN 6:00 PM EST
SEA @WAS 5:00 PM EST