HEADtoHEADSTATS
A.J. Derby
TE · MIA
VS
NFL
T.J. Hockenson
TE · MIN⚡ 5–1
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A.J. Derby vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Wins on NFL Stats?

↓ Loses
A.J. Derby
A.J. Derby
TE · MIA
VS
NFL
⚡ Winner
T.J. Hockenson
T.J. Hockenson
TE · MIN
Career Stats
452
Receiving Yards
4,516
3
Rec Touchdowns
27
11.3
Yards Per Reception
10.2
40
Receptions
442
21
Games Played
100
65
Targets
641
Statistical Verdict
T.J. Hockenson Wins
1–5
Category Wins
6 stats compared
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No fantasy data available for 2026.
🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this TE comparison. T.J. Hockenson holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Receptions representing the most decisive gap — a 1005% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

T.J. Hockenson's Receptions of 442 compared to A.J. Derby's 40 represents a 1005% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. A.J. Derby falls 90% below the career average of 400 in this category while T.J. Hockenson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for T.J. Hockenson's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Reception, where A.J. Derby posts 11.3 against T.J. Hockenson's 10.2 — a gap of just 10.8%. A.J. Derby can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Reception is the statistical ammunition for the A.J. Derby side.

The tight end position demands a rare combination of size, athleticism and football IQ. Career receiving production at tight end reflects the ability to dominate as a mismatch weapon, red zone threat and reliable safety valve.

T.J. Hockenson wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 1005% gap in Receptions alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms T.J. Hockenson's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, A.J. Derby or T.J. Hockenson?

T.J. Hockenson holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. T.J. Hockenson's Receptions of 442 versus A.J. Derby's 40 is the most decisive factor — a 1005% difference.

How do A.J. Derby and T.J. Hockenson compare in Receptions?

A.J. Derby career Receptions: 40. T.J. Hockenson career Receptions: 442. T.J. Hockenson leads by 1005% — dramatically ahead in this key TE metric.

Who had the better overall career, A.J. Derby or T.J. Hockenson?

Based on career statistics, T.J. Hockenson edges A.J. Derby 5-1 across key categories. T.J. Hockenson's Receptions of 442 leads A.J. Derby's 40 by 1005%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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