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Eight different tight ends have scored 13-plus fantasy points against them, twice as many as the next-closest team, and bear in mind that the Lions have played one fewer game than 22 other teams. The team's zone-heavy secondary, coupled with frequent blitzing by their linebackers, has left them especially soft over the middle.
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Hockenson ranked TE3 vs. Lions' league-worst 8 TEs with 13+ points allowed.

Hockenson faces a highly favorable matchup against Detroit Lions in Week 8. The Lions have performed brutally against tight ends, with eight different tight ends scoring 13-plus fantasy points against them—twice as many as the next-closest team—despite playing one fewer game than 22 other teams. The Lions' zone-heavy secondary coupled with frequent blitzing by linebackers has left them especially soft over the middle. Hockenson, who is fourth at the position in target share (21%), is well-positioned to capitalize on this matchup and is ranked third among tight ends for Week 8.

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