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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs T.J. HockensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Jameson Williams over T.J. Hockenson in 2026.

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8, a 5.2 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Jameson Williams is Tier 3 among wide receivers, T.J. Hockenson is Tier 4 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. T.J. Hockenson (5.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

TEMinnesota Vikings#30

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

T.J. Hockenson

Head to Head

11.0 PPG5.8 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). T.J. Hockenson: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Jameson Williams vs T.J. Hockenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jameson Williams (WR, Detroit Lions) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while T.J. Hockenson posted 5.8 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jameson Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. T.J. Hockenson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. T.J. Hockenson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to T.J. Hockenson's 15. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jameson Williams is 4 years younger than T.J. Hockenson (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameson Williams vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	5.8
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	87
Receptions	65	51
Rec/Game	3.8	3.4
Receiving Yards	1,117	438
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	29.2
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	102	66
Target Share/Game	6.0	4.4
Age	25	29
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

11.0 PPG for Jameson Williams versus 5.8 for T.J. Hockenson in 2025. The baseline favors Jameson Williams, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jameson Williams or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Jameson Williams and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

Do Jameson Williams and T.J. Hockenson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jameson Williams and T.J. Hockenson share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.