Dalton Schultz · T.J. Hockenson · 2026 week 9

Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dalton Schultz 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 T.J. HockensonT.J. Hockenson projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Dalton Schultz in week 9, drawing BUF — the 14th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Dalton Schultz	@ LAC	8.6	26th · tough	7.6	45	healthy
T.J. Hockenson START	vs BUF	10.8	14th	10.3	630	healthy

TEs vs LAC recently: Evan Engram 5.5 pts (W5) · Travis Kelce 5.3 pts (W6) · Tyler Higbee 1.4 pts (W8).

TEs vs BUF recently: Tyler Higbee 8.3 pts (W5) · Michael Mayer 9.5 pts (W6) · Josh Cuevas 1.5 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

T.J. Hockenson projects 2.2 points higher in PPR.
Dalton Schultz faces LAC, 26th most generous to TEs.
T.J. Hockenson faces BUF, 14th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

T.J. Hockenson carries the higher trade value — 630 against 45 (a 93% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving T.J. Hockenson gets the most. Momentum: Dalton Schultz -351 and T.J. Hockenson +452 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.