AJ BarnerorT.J. Hockenson?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start T.J. Hockenson
This one is close: T.J. Hockenson projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of AJ Barner, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean T.J. Hockenson, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Washington Commanders have allowed 38% more fantasy points to TEs than average. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have allowed 31% more fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | AJ BarnerTE, SEA, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | T.J. HockensonTE, MIN, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| PPR projection | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Standard projection | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Rank this week | TE20 | TE19 |
| Matchup | at WAS | at TB |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 4.8 | 8.0 |
| Last season per game | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Snap share, last game | 80% | 69% |
| Trade value | — | — |