Darren Waller · T.J. Hockenson · 2026 week 8

Darren Waller or T.J. Hockenson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Darren Waller 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 3.6 PPR points clear of Darren Waller in week 8, drawing DET — the 1st-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Darren Waller @ GB 7.6 31st · tough 9.6 33 healthy
T.J. Hockenson START @ DET 11.2 1st · soft 13.4 574 healthy

TEs vs GB recently: Colston Loveland 1.9 pts (W5) · Brevyn Spann-Ford 3.5 pts (W6) · Sam LaPorta 1.8 pts (W7).

TEs vs DET recently: Darren Waller 3.6 pts (W4) · Teagan Quitoriano 13.5 pts (W5) · Tucker Kraft 10.8 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

T.J. Hockenson carries the higher trade value — 574 against 33 (a 94% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving T.J. Hockenson gets the most. Momentum: Darren Waller -309 and T.J. Hockenson +471 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.