TE · Minnesota Vikings · week 9, 2026
T.J. Hockenson week 9 fantasy projection
T.J. Hockenson (tight end, Minnesota Vikings) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Buffalo Bills, with an 80% range of 1.6 to 15.3. That ranks TE12 at his position.
- Projection
- 8.0 half PPR
- 80% range
- 1.6–15.3 P10 to P90
- Rank
- TE12 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 5.8 | 4.1 | 0.7 to 12.0 |
| Half PPR | 8.0 | 6.6 | 1.6 to 15.3 |
| PPR | 10.2 | 8.9 | 2.7 to 18.4 |
Start or sit T.J. Hockenson in week 9?
Start in most leagues. T.J. Hockenson is TE12 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives T.J. Hockenson a 41% chance to score at least that.
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Week 9 matchup vs BUF
Game: vs Buffalo Bills, 2026-11-09.
Line: BUF −2.5, O/U 46.5.
MIN implied total: 22.0 points.
BUF allow the 8th-fewest TE points (−1.1 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
T.J. Hockenson has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Targets | 6 |
| Receptions | 4.5 |
| Receiving yards | 39.3 |
| Receiving TDs | 0.3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 |
Everyone in the game: MIN vs BUF, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | BUF | 21.6 | QB2 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | MIN | 16.8 | QB14 |
| James Cook III | RB | BUF | 14.3 | RB12 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | MIN | 14.2 | WR7 |
| DJ Moore | WR | BUF | 10.8 | WR22 |
| Will Reichard | K | MIN | 9.2 | K5 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | MIN | 8.7 | RB32 |
| Tyler Bass | K | BUF | 8.7 | K10 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | MIN | 8.0 | TE12 |
| Jordan Mason | RB | MIN | 7.6 | RB34 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | BUF | 7.5 | TE16 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | MIN | 7.0 | WR43 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | BUF | 6.2 | WR48 |
| Buffalo Bills defense | DEF | BUF | 5.9 | DEF15 |
| Minnesota Vikings defense | DEF | MIN | 5.7 | DEF18 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | BUF | 5.5 | WR55 |
| Ty Johnson | RB | BUF | 4.1 | RB58 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | MIN | 2.7 | WR85 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | BUF | 2.3 | TE44 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | BUF | 2.1 | WR97 |
| Tyrell Shavers | WR | BUF | 1.6 | WR107 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | MIN | 1.4 | TE51 |
| Tai Felton | WR | MIN | 1.2 | WR112 |
| Ray Davis | RB | BUF | 0.8 | RB74 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | BUF | 0.6 | TE77 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | BUF | 0.5 | WR135 |
T.J. Hockenson week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs GB 11.6 pts
- Week 2 @ CHI 4.4 pts
- Week 3 @ TB 2.1 pts
- Week 4 vs MIA 18.4 pts
- Week 5 @ NO 1.2 pts
- Week 7 vs IND 11.5 pts
- Week 8 @ DET 13.8 pts
- Week 9 vs BUF proj. 8.0
- Week 10 @ GB proj. 8.3
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start T.J. Hockenson in week 9?
Start in most leagues. T.J. Hockenson is TE12 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives T.J. Hockenson a 41% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is T.J. Hockenson projected for in week 9?
8.0 half-PPR, 10.2 PPR and 5.8 standard points vs Buffalo Bills, with an 80% range of 1.6 to 15.3.
Is T.J. Hockenson playing in week 9?
T.J. Hockenson has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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