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T.J. Hockenson or Jaylin Noel

Who Should I Start? - Week 7 • Start New
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TE • Minnesota Vikings MIN
Jaylin Noel

Jaylin Noel

WR • Houston Texans HOU
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Noel

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Hockenson ... 30%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.98
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.9 44.2 0.3 10.98
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson vs IND — Concussion Protocol Clouds Week 7 Outlook

Hockenson remains questionable as he navigates the concussion protocol following his early exit in Minnesota's previous contest. With primary backup tight end Josh Oliver on injured reserve, Hockenson maintains an undisputed role atop the tight end depth chart when healthy, though fantasy managers should monitor updates closely right up to kickoff.

If cleared to suit up, our projections model him for roughly 5 receptions and 45 receiving yards against the Colts. Given that his start rate has tumbled down to 6% amid the head injury, he profiles as a risky starting option who carries top-10 upside only if fully active.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 13 hrs ago
Latest News T.J. Hockenson
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Noel over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Noel ... 20%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 5.05
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.8 23.4 0.1 5.05
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook Jaylin Noel

Jaylin Noel vs. Giants — Big-Play Efficiency Collides with Crowded Receiving Corps

Jaylin Noel has flashed elite efficiency over the past few weeks, hauling in nine passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns across his last two games while ranking near the top of the league in yards per route run. However, Houston's wide receiver room remains crowded with Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and the recent arrival of Marvin Harrison Jr. commanding priority looks.

With an 8% roster rate and our weekly projection forecasting around 1.8 receptions for 24 yards, Noel remains a volatile boom-or-bust option. While his big-play ability offers upside against the Giants, his limited target volume makes him primarily a stash or deep-league roll of the dice.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 13 hrs ago
Latest News Jaylin Noel
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Performance T.J. Hockenson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
177.070
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jaylin Noel
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
410726.8501
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
914816.4502
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jaylin Noel
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
57%
-11.41 compared to last week
START
12%
-1.92 compared to last week
OWN/START Jaylin Noel
OWN
 
9%
+1.1 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+0.31 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jaylin Noel
40th
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 24th with 26.20 total points (5.24 avg).
  • Currently 44.1 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Concussion (Since Oct 11, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 19th among TE.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 11th among TE.
  • Top 15 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 13th among TE.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 202 and 8.78 YPC and is currently ranked 16th among TE.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 42nd among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +49 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 55, REC YDS: 615, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Jaylin Noel

    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 22nd with 48.00 total points (8.00 avg).
  • Currently 67.86 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 5.5 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 54th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 68th among WR.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 334 and 19.65 YPC and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 38th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 6 in rush attempts with 4 (0.67 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among WR.
  • Top 6 in rush yards with 26 (4.33 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among WR.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 41st among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +12, Rec Yards: +312 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury T.J. Hockenson

CONCUSSION - Since Oct 11, 2026

Week 7
Injury Jaylin Noel

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups T.J. Hockenson

Week 7
Minnesota Vikings VS Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.33362.83321002.49
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 15.00 total points (2.50 avg).
  • Currently 44 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 735 (122.50 per game).
  • Ranked 22nd in pass defense with 1442 (240.33 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.33 per game and currently ranked 28th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th 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: +17.5, Turnovers: -6 Sacks: -6, INTs: -5, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +8,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Matchups Jaylin Noel

Week 7
Houston Texans VS New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.33334.1796813.40
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 35.00 total points (5.83 avg).
  • Currently 24 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 9 (1.50 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 29th in rush defense with 813 (135.50 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1192 (198.67 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 6 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 22 in points against with 23.33 per game and currently ranked 21st among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -52.66, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: -5, INTs: +2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -0.67,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 11, TDS: 4, PA/G: 27.4, YDS/G: 382
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating T.J. Hockenson
11.94
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jaylin Noel
11.18
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 5 27 23 202 8.8 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 97 83 727 8.8 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 88 65 645 9.9 3 1 0 0 0
Totals 105 674 475 4854 10.2 28 3 0 0 0
Career Jaylin Noel
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 HOU 15 37 27 296 11.0 2 7 17 2.4 0
2026 HOU 6 21 17 334 19.6 2 4 26 6.5 0
ON PACE 18 63 51 1002 19.6 6 12 78 6.5 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 19 14 148 11 1 4 9 2.4 0
Totals 22 59 44 630 14.3 4 11 43 3.9 0
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