Malik Nabers or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Nabers is a New York Giants wide receiver who averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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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WRNew York Giants#14 WR

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TEMinnesota Vikings#30 TE

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Malik Nabers vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Malik Nabers	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	5.8
Games Played	4	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	48	87
Receptions	18	51
Rec/Game	4.5	3.4
Receiving Yards	271	438
Rec Yds/Game	67.8	29.2
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	35	66
Target Share/Game	8.8	4.4
Age	23	29
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Malik Nabers 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, Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8.

Should I draft Malik Nabers or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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 Malik Nabers and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are Malik Nabers and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.