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T.J. Hockenson or Jordyn Tyson

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TE • Minnesota Vikings MIN
Jordyn Tyson

Jordyn Tyson

WR • New Orleans Saints NO
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Tyson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Hockenson ... 29.63%

BOTH ... 3.7%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.8
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.1 37.5 0.3 9.8
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Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson vs. BUF — Reliable Target in Primetime Matchup

Fully healthy and operating as Minnesota's clear primary tight end, Hockenson has found the end zone in back-to-back games, logging eight catches for 93 yards and two scores over his last two outings. With starting quarterback Kyler Murray sidelined by a hamstring injury, Hockenson will be catching passes from backup Carson Wentz.

Even with the quarterback downgrade, our models project him for about 4.1 receptions and 38 yards, giving him roughly 9.8 fantasy points. In a matchup between two 6–1 teams where Minnesota enters as slight home underdogs, Hockenson serves as an essential safety valve and remains a strong start in all fantasy leagues.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Tyson over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Tyson ... 0%

BOTH ... 3.7%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 5.98
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.3 27.9 0.2 5.98
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Outlook Jordyn Tyson

Jordyn Tyson vs. CLE — talented rookie set for NFL debut

After missing the first half of the season with a lingering hamstring injury, the Saints' first-round pick was officially activated from injured reserve and cleared to make his NFL debut against the Browns. Although listed as a starter opposite Chris Olave, New Orleans will likely manage his workload carefully in his first game.

Rostered in 73% of leagues, Tyson is an intriguing talent, but fantasy managers should keep him benched for now. Our weekly projections anticipate a modest ramp-up with roughly 2.3 receptions for 28 yards on under four targets, making him a high-upside stash rather than a viable Week 9 option.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 3 hrs ago
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Performance T.J. Hockenson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
45814.5221
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
89311.6222
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jordyn Tyson
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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 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jordyn Tyson
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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
95%
+3.08 compared to last week
START
55%
-17.41 compared to last week
OWN/START Jordyn Tyson
OWN
73%
+8.02 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+0.81 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
13th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jordyn Tyson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown T.J. Hockenson

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 12th with 47.50 total points (6.79 avg).
  • Currently 36.9 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.9 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 11th among TE.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 10 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 9th among TE.
  • Top 10 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 7th among TE.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 295 and 9.52 YPC and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 8th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +73 Rec TDs: +2,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 55, REC YDS: 600, REC TDS: 5
Breakdown Jordyn Tyson

    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 Jordyn Tyson

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups T.J. Hockenson

Week 9
Minnesota Vikings VS Buffalo Bills

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.86366.43941503.86
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 20th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 25th with 33.00 total points (4.71 avg).
  • Currently 45 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 9.3 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in rush defense with 682 (97.43 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 1883 (269.00 per game).
  • Top 20 in points against with 25.86 per game and currently ranked 20th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th 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: +156.07, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: -15, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +6.13,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 15, TDS: 4, PA/G: 22.8, YDS/G: 311.4
Matchups Jordyn Tyson

Week 9
New Orleans Saints VS Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.63341.501062103.81
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 12th with 47.00 total points (5.88 avg).
  • Currently 31 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.9 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 27th in rush defense with 1015 (126.88 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 1717 (214.63 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 10 in sacks with 21 (2.63 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 6 (0.75 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 21.63 per game and currently ranked 16th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 20th 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: +43.87, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -3, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1.37,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating T.J. Hockenson
14.63
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jordyn Tyson
9.97
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 7 37 31 295 9.5 3 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 90 75 716 9.5 7 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 88 65 645 9.9 3 1 0 0 0
Totals 107 684 483 4947 10.2 30 3 0 0 0
Career Jordyn Tyson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
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