Austin Hooper · Evan Engram · 2026 week 2

Austin Hooper or Evan Engram?

Wondering who you should start this week — Austin Hooper or Evan Engram? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Evan EngramEvan Engram projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2, drawing JAX — the 22nd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Austin Hooper vs CAR 2.4 11th – – healthy
Evan Engram START vs JAX 4.3 22nd 14.3 3 healthy

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

TEs vs JAX recently: Harold Fannin 2.1 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Evan Engram carries the higher trade value — 3 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Evan Engram gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.