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Should I start T.J. Hockenson in Week 4?
Week 4, 2026 · MIN vs MIA · kickoff Sun, Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET ·
PropSims ranks T.J. Hockenson TE12 in half-PPR for Week 4 (MIN vs MIA): start in a 12-team league. Median 5.9 points, floor 1.6 (p10), ceiling 13.3 (p85), from 10,000 simulations of the game. PPR: TE11 (median 8.1). Standard: TE13 (median 3.7).
| Scoring | Rank | Call | Median | Floor p10 | Ceiling p85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE11 | Start | 8.1 | 2.4 | 16.4 |
| Half-PPR | TE12 | Start | 5.9 | 1.6 | 13.3 |
| Standard | TE13 | Borderline | 3.7 | 0.8 | 10.3 |
Game environment: MIN market-implied team total 24.2 vs 14.2 for MIA (median of 11 books via The Odds API). Usage this season (3 games): 20% target share, 0% carry share, 73% snap rate (nflverse).
Close calls: T.J. Hockenson vs similar TEs
- T.J. Hockenson or Zach Ertz? T.J. Hockenson outscores Zach Ertz in 49% of simulated games (half-PPR).
- T.J. Hockenson or George Kittle? T.J. Hockenson outscores George Kittle in 49% of simulated games (half-PPR).
- T.J. Hockenson or Harold Fannin Jr.? T.J. Hockenson outscores Harold Fannin Jr. in 49% of simulated games (half-PPR).
- T.J. Hockenson or Hunter Henry? T.J. Hockenson outscores Hunter Henry in 52% of simulated games (half-PPR).
- T.J. Hockenson or Dalton Schultz? T.J. Hockenson outscores Dalton Schultz in 53% of simulated games (half-PPR).
- T.J. Hockenson or Cade Otton? T.J. Hockenson outscores Cade Otton in 53% of simulated games (half-PPR).
Ranked nearby (TE, half-PPR): George Kittle (TE10), Harold Fannin Jr. (TE11), Hunter Henry (TE13), Dalton Schultz (TE14).
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Numbers are PropSims own-model output from 10,000 simulations of every Week 4 game; ranks assume a 12-team league (1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 FLEX). Our ranges are still slightly too narrow (76.5% of outcomes in the 10-90 range vs. 80% target). Model opinion, not advice. For entertainment and informational purposes only. 21+. Methodology · All Week 4 rankings