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RotoWire NFL Articles fantasy football takes on T.J. Hockenson
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NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
T.J. Hockenson is ESPN-ranked 112 but has an ADP of 169.0, indicating he is drafted significantly later than ESPN's default ranking; the -57.0 delta is the largest discrepancy in the tight end table, showing expert consensus values him considerably lower than ESPN across all platforms (FDN 169.0, AvgFantrax 166.3, Drafters 172.0, NFFC 184.7).NegativeValueAug 17, 2026
Moved down to TE26 following preseason Week 1; the source notes Hockenson was done after the first drive, which could be problematic for those hoping to find a late-round steal in the 29-year-old veteran.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Hockenson was out-snapped by Josh Oliver (6 vs. 5) on the first drive and led in routes (2 vs. 1). Even a slight squeeze in snaps could be problematic for those hoping to find a late-round steal in the 29-year-old veteran. Both Hockenson and Oliver were done after the first drive.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Took just five snaps in preseason Week 1 action.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Numbers cratered last season with just 438 yards and three touchdowns (his worst full season) and catches dropped from 95 at his peak to 51, but blame the quarterback play—J.J. McCarthy struggled badly enough to drag down Minnesota's entire passing attack. Hockenson still ranked in the top 30 percent of tight ends in open rate and the top 15 percent in catch rate when the ball did come his way. Kyler Murray's arrival should restore real passing volume; a healthy connection with an accurate, mobile quarterback is exactly what could get Hockenson back to form. At 29, some decline risk is real alongside the upside, but a TE20 average draft position price at pick 204 is a fair bounce-back bet.NegativeUsageAug 13, 2026
Minimal work in preseason opener for the Minnesota Vikings, suggesting cautious usage early in the preseason or potential role uncertainty.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
T.J. Hockenson has an ADP of 141.2 with a -34.9 differential, showing significant overvaluation relative to high-stakes formats where he ranges from 171.6 to 198.6, indicating he is substantially overpriced in standard ADP.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
T.J. Hockenson is excluded from Hartitz's 2026 sleeper consideration due to excessive target competition in a meh-to-good offense. While Hockenson could still supply top-12 numbers and represent solid value at his cost, Hartitz is focused on big-game hunting for league-winning upside, and the target competition limits his sleeper appeal.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Finished as TE2 in 2023 before slipping to TE18 and TE27 during last two seasons; 2023 boom was heavily aided by Justin Jefferson missing half the season. Finished last August as TE5 in ADP and should get QB upgrade, adding intrigue, but fairly easily projected as offense's No. 4 pass-game option.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Ranked TE22 with a significant decline from his TE2 finish in 2023 (when he was heavily aided by Justin Jefferson missing half the season) to TE18 and TE27 over the last two seasons. He finished last August as the TE5 in ADP and should get a QB upgrade, which adds some intrigue, but the source projects him as the offense's No. 4 pass-game option.PositiveValueJul 27, 2026
T.J. Hockenson at TE24 ADP offers bounce-back upside despite injuries and poor 2025 production; the source argues his struggles were largely due to J.J. McCarthy's poor play rather than Hockenson's decline. At age 29, Hockenson could rebound with Kyler Murray as his new quarterback, as Murray consistently utilized tight ends in Arizona (Zach Ertz, Trey McBride) and is a major upgrade over McCarthy.