David Njoku · T.J. Hockenson · 2026 week 8

David Njoku or T.J. Hockenson?

Wondering who you should start this week — David Njoku 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 10.2 PPR points clear of David Njoku in week 8, drawing DET — the 1st-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
David Njoku	vs HOU	1.0	28th · tough	6.4	–	IR
T.J. Hockenson START	@ DET	11.2	1st · soft	13.4	574	healthy

TEs vs HOU recently: Daniel Bellinger 0.5 pts (W5) · Nate Boerkircher 6.8 pts (W6) · Thomas Fidone II 2.9 pts (W7).

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

🎓 The coach's read

T.J. Hockenson projects 10.2 points higher in PPR.
David Njoku faces HOU, 28th most generous to TEs.
David Njoku is flagged OUT.
T.J. Hockenson faces DET, 1st most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

T.J. Hockenson carries the higher trade value — 574 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving T.J. Hockenson gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.