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Kenneth Gainwell or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kenneth Gainwell is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 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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RBPittsburgh Steelers#26 RB
Kenneth Gainwell
PPG
10.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
537
Rush TDs
5
Rec
73
Rec Yds
486
Bye
Week 9
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

Kenneth Gainwell vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKenneth GainwellT.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)10.95.8
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)18587
Rushing Yards5370
Rush Yds/Game31.60.0
Rushing TDs50
Receptions7351
Receiving Yards486438
Targets8566
Total TDs83
Age2729
Experience4 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kenneth Gainwell or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Kenneth Gainwell 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, Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game in 2025 and T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8.

Should I draft Kenneth Gainwell or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 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 Kenneth Gainwell and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 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 5.1 points per game.

When are Kenneth Gainwell and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kenneth Gainwell (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.

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