Dalton Kincaid · T.J. Hockenson · 2026 week 3

Dalton Kincaid or T.J. Hockenson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dalton Kincaid or T.J. Hockenson? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Dalton KincaidDalton Kincaid projects 4.2 PPR points clear of T.J. Hockenson in week 3, drawing LAC — the 10th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Dalton Kincaid START vs LAC 13.0 10th 20.3 2,524 healthy
T.J. Hockenson @ TB 8.8 4th · soft 9.8 258 healthy

TEs vs LAC recently: Trey McBride 15.5 pts (W1) · Michael Mayer 2.3 pts (W2).

TEs vs TB recently: Mike Gesicki 13.8 pts (W1) · Blake Whiteheart 7.7 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dalton Kincaid carries the higher trade value — 2,524 against 258 (a 90% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dalton Kincaid gets the most. Momentum: Dalton Kincaid +2025 and T.J. Hockenson +117 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.