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Dawson Knox or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dawson Knox is a Buffalo Bills tight end who averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game across 16 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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TEBuffalo Bills#33 TE
Dawson Knox
PPG
5.4
Games
16
Rec
36
Rec Yds
417
Rec TDs
4
Targets
49
Bye
Week 7
TEMinnesota Vikings#30 TE
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
5.8
Games
15
Rec
51
Rec Yds
438
Rec TDs
3
Targets
66
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dawson Knox vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDawson KnoxT.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)5.45.8
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)8687
Receptions3651
Rec/Game2.33.4
Receiving Yards417438
Rec Yds/Game26.129.2
Receiving TDs43
Targets4966
Target Share/Game3.14.4
Age2929
Experience6 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dawson Knox or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Dawson Knox 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, Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8.

Should I draft Dawson Knox or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game across 16 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 Dawson Knox and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Dawson Knox and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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