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Rico Dowdle or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 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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RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5
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

Rico Dowdle vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRico DowdleT.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)11.65.8
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19787
Rushing Yards1,0760
Rush Yds/Game63.30.0
Rushing TDs60
Receptions3951
Receiving Yards297438
Targets5066
Total TDs73
Age2829
Experience5 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rico Dowdle or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Rico Dowdle 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, Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8.

Should I draft Rico Dowdle or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 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 Rico Dowdle and T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 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 5.8 points per game.

When are Rico Dowdle and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, 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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