Eli Stowers · T.J. Hockenson · 2026 week 2

Eli Stowers or T.J. Hockenson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Eli Stowers 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 8.2 PPR points clear of Eli Stowers 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
Eli Stowers @ JAX 0.9 22nd IR
T.J. Hockenson START @ CHI 9.1 20th 13.6 322 healthy

TEs vs JAX recently: Harold Fannin 2.1 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

T.J. Hockenson carries the higher trade value — 322 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.