Austin Hooper · Josh Oliver · 2026 week 2

Austin Hooper or Josh Oliver?

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

Start Josh OliverJosh Oliver projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2, drawing CHI — the 20th-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 2.3 11th healthy
Josh Oliver START @ CHI 4.2 20th 4.2 healthy

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

TEs vs CHI recently: Darren Waller 2.8 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.