Juwan Johnson vs T.J. Hockenson
Juwan Johnson holds a 33.6% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 10/1/2026
THE CASE FOR JOHNSON
Juwan Johnson is cheaper and can give you usable spike weeks in a Saints offense that has historically fed the TE in the red zone. He’s a fine TE2/streamer type to pair with an elite starter, especially if your league is shallow at the position and you just need points without paying up. If his role consolidates (routes/targets) early in the season, his cost gives you a clean profit window even without becoming a true difference-maker.
THE CASE FOR HOCKENSON
T.J. Hockenson is the higher-probability weekly starter because his ceiling is built on target volume, not just TD variance. Even in a strong WR environment, he profiles as a primary middle-of-field option when healthy, which is exactly what you want at TE in dynasty. He’s the kind of TE who can actually separate from the TE stream and hold value longer than the typical veteran because the role is bankable.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Take Hockenson—paying the ~6% premium for a real weekly edge at TE is worth it if you’re trying to win now.
Take Hockenson—he’s the better value anchor and more liquid trade asset, while Johnson is closer to replacement-level with limited appreciation upside.
This isn’t close: the small price gap makes Hockenson the clear side unless you’re purely punting TE points and hoarding every marginal pick.
12.9% of champions
Juwan Johnson was on 903 championship rosters
T.J. Hockenson — outside top 50 champion players
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Worth more?
Hockenson is worth more because he offers reliable target-driven production and stronger dynasty market liquidity.
Trade?
If you have Johnson, add a small sweetener (late pick/throw-in) to get to Hockenson; if you have Hockenson, don’t pivot down for only a small add.
Superflex?
Yes—SF doesn’t change the TE math here, and a 6% gap is too small to justify taking Johnson over Hockenson.
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