Darnell Washington or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Washington is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson is a Minnesota Vikings tight end who averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#38 TE

Darnell Washington

PPG

4.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

364

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEMinnesota Vikings#30 TE

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.5	5.8
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	87
Receptions	31	51
Rec/Game	2.4	3.4
Receiving Yards	364	438
Rec Yds/Game	28.0	29.2
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	43	66
Target Share/Game	3.3	4.4
Age	25	29
Experience	2 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington and T.J. Hockenson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025, and T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Darnell Washington and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.