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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers Fri Nov 13, 04:08 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Packers. Hockenson was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday and was not seen at Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: As expected, Hockenson won't play this week. Gavin Bartholomew should be a full-time tight end in his absence, making him an intriguing, albeit risky, streamer. Hockenson will hope to return next week for a Sunday Night Football matchup against the 49ers. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson not seen at Friday practice ahead of Packers game Fri Nov 13, 02:47 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was not spotted on the field at practice on Friday. Hockenson (wrist/chest) was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday. The reporter noted his absence 'would be a big' one for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
| Footballguys view: Looks like a full week of DNPs for Hockenson, which rarely leads to an active status. Second-year tight end Gavin Bartholomew saw a nice uptick in work when Hockenson was out earlier this season and should be the team's primary pass-catching tight end this week if Hockenson can't go. He's only worth a start in extremely deep leagues, but has some upside for desperate managers. Hockenson has looked fully recovered this season from the knee injury he suffered years ago. With Kirk Cousins expected to elevate the entire Vikings offense, Hockenson will hope to return soon and benefit from a better ecosystem. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson estimated as non-participant Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 04:40 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (wrist/chest) was estimated as not participating on Wednesday's injury report as Minnesota prepares to visit the Packers on Sunday in Week 10. The Vikings did not practice Wednesday after playing on Monday night and instead estimated participation levels. The team is scheduled to practice Thursday and Friday, with game status designations announced Friday.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson at 'final stage' of concussion protocol, will practice Wed Oct 21, 02:31 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson will practice on Wednesday and is at the final stage of the concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. There is optimism that Hockenson will play in Sunday's game against the Colts. Hockenson suffered the concussion in the team's Week 5 win over the Saints and did not return.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson had the bye week to rest in Week 6, and we'll see how his body responds to practice in preparation for Week 7. At this time, Hockenson has to be considered a TE2 with upside. Fantasy GMs need to circle back to see if he's cleared league protocol. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson 'feeling pretty good' but in concussion protocol Mon Oct 12, 02:00 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is in the concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday. O'Connell said Hockenson is "feeling pretty good today," and the team will monitor him throughout the bye.
| Footballguys view: With backup TE Josh Oliver (torn biceps muscle) on injured reserve, the Vikings played the rest of Sunday's game with two backups: Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek, who was activated from injured reserve this weekend. That's not ideal so that the bye couldn't have come at a better time for Hockenson and the Vikings. |
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Vikings | Hockenson held to 1 catch for 7 yards in win over Saints Sun Oct 11, 03:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 23-13 win over the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 9.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.2.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson suffered a concussion on the second play of the game against the New Orleans Saints. His head slammed into the turf after making his lone catch on the day just 38 seconds into the game. He remained on the ground for several minutes before jogging to the sideline and later the locker room for a concussion test. With backup TE Josh Oliver (torn biceps muscle) on injured reserve, the Vikings played the rest of Sunday's game with two backups: Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek, who was activated from injured reserve this weekend. |
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Vikings | TE T.J. Hockenson will not return Sun Oct 11, 01:55 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints with 14:22 left. He will not return (concussion).
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Vikings | TE T.J. Hockenson questionable to return Sun Oct 11, 01:25 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints with 14:22 left. He is questionable to return (head).
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson downgraded to out vs. Saints Sun Oct 11, 01:25 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (concussion) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Saints. Hockenson was injured in the first quarter and had been evaluated for a concussion before being listed as questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson posted his biggest fantasy game in years with 13 catches last week against Miami. Justin Jefferson was back this week, so Hockenson's outlook wasn't as bright, but he probably still got in some lineups as a streaming TE1, so this is a disappointment. The Vikings are on bye next week, so Hockenson may not miss an additional game due to this injury. |
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Vikings | TE T.J. Hockenson injured in the first quarter vs. Saints Sun Oct 11, 01:10 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was injured on a play in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints with 14:22 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson being evaluated for concussion, Vikings down to TE3 Gavin Bartholomew Sun Oct 11, 01:10 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Saints, the team announced. Hockenson was seen walking to the locker room. With TE Josh Oliver on injured reserve, the Vikings are down to TE Gavin Bartholomew.
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Vikings | Josh Oliver believed to have torn biceps, could be out indefinitely Mon Sep 28, 08:31 AM
Vikings TE Josh Oliver is believed to have a torn biceps after leaving Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported. Oliver will have an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis and would be out indefinitely if testing shows a tear.
| Footballguys view: Oliver played more than half the team's offensive snaps during the 3-0 start and had three catches for 46 yards in the first two games, with no catches in Tampa. TE T.J. Hockenson is the lead tight end, and Gavin Bartholomew is the only other tight end on the 53-man roster. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson set to become free agent next offseason Sun Mar 8, 09:01 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson will have the final year of his deal deleted as part of the recent agreement to restructure his contract, meaning that he will become a free agent after the 2026 season, according to multiple sources.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson restructures contract Sat Mar 7, 08:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson has agreed to a restructured contract that will create an additional $5 million in cap space for the 2026 season.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson likely will have to restructure Mon Feb 23, 09:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson, in the third-year of a four-year, $66 million contract extension signed prior to 2023, will have a cap number of $21.3 million for 2026. At that price, he would have the highest cap number of any tight end in the NFL. He managed 51 receptions for 438 yards and three touchdowns in 2025, his lowest yardage total since joining the team at the trade deadline in 2022.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson could be cut Wed Feb 18, 03:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson could be cut this offseason, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson possible cap casualty Thu Jan 8, 11:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson could be a salary cap casualty this offseason, according to Ben Solak of ESPN.com. The Vikings would save nearly $9 million in cap space before June 1 and $16 million if Hockenson was designated after June 1.
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Vikings | Week 18 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Jan 4, 11:44 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Aaron Jones, CB Dwight McGlothern, OT Walter Rouse, QB John Wolford, WR Myles Price, QB Brett Rypien and TE T.J. Hockenson inactive for Week 18.
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Vikings | Week 18 injury report for Minnesota Fri Jan 2, 03:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (hip), and WR Myles Price (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) practiced in full all week and has been ruled out. CB Dwight McGlothern (hip) was limited in practice on Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable. DL Jonathan Allen (rest), DL Javon Hargrave (rest), and S Harrison Smith (rest) were limited in practice on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), and DL Levi Drake Rodriguez (rib) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Vikings | Thursday practice report for Vikings Thu Jan 1, 08:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (hip) and WR Myles Price (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. OT Brian O'Neill (heel) was limited during practice. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (rib) and TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson sits out Thu Jan 1, 08:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
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Vikings | Wednesday practice report for MIN Wed Dec 31, 08:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (hip) and WR Myles Price (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), OT Brian O'Neill (heel), DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (rib) and S Harrison Smith (non-injury) were limited during practice. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson misses practice Wed Dec 31, 08:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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Vikings | Week 17 Minnesota Vikings inactives Thu Dec 25, 03:05 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared QB J.J. McCarthy, LB Austin Keys, QB Brett Rypien, OT Brian O'Neill, RB Jordan Mason and TE T.J. Hockenson inactive for Week 17.
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Vikings | T.J Hockenson ruled out for Week 17 Wed Dec 24, 03:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Detroit Lions.
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Vikings | Week 17 injury report for Minnesota Wed Dec 24, 03:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) practiced in full all week and is listed as questionable. OT Brian O'Neill (heel) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and is listed as questionable. DL Javon Hargrave (thigh) and RB Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle) were limited in practice on Wednesday and no longer appear on the injury report. RB Ty Chandler (knee), LB Austin Keys (ankle), and LB Eric Wilson (thumb) practiced in full on Wednesday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson misses practice again Tue Dec 23, 05:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
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Vikings | Tuesday practice report for Minnesota Tue Dec 23, 05:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), and TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 23. DL Javon Hargrave (thigh), RB Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle), OT Brian O'Neill (heel), and LB Eric Wilson (thumb) were limited in practice on Tuesday. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back), RB Ty Chandler (knee), and LB Austin Keys (ankle) practiced in full.
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Vikings | Monday practice report for Vikings Mon Dec 22, 06:12 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) and OT Brian O'Neill (heel) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. RB Aaron Jones (ankle), DT Javon Hargrave (thigh) and LB Eric Wilson (thumb) were limited during practice. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back), RB Ty Chandler (knee) and LB Austin Keys (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so the report is an estimation.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson does not practice Mon Dec 22, 05:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson limited to one catch Sun Dec 21, 08:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught his only target for two yards in a 16-13 win over the New York Giants in Week 16.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson sets season high Mon Dec 15, 01:21 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught four passes for a season-high 66 yards versus the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. Hockenson was targeted five times.
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Vikings | Week 15 injury report for Vikings Fri Dec 12, 07:19 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 12, and is listed as questionable for Week 15. RB Ty Chandler (knee) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. WR Jordan Addison (Achilles), DT Jonathan Allen (non-injury), DT Javon Hargrave (non-injury), S Josh Metellus (shoulder) and S Harrison Smith (non-injury) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. TE T.J. Hockenson (shin), OG Donovan Jackson (ankle), S Theo Jackson (neck), RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) and DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson expected to play Fri Dec 12, 07:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shin) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 12, and is not on the injury report for Week 15.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson returns to practice Thu Dec 11, 08:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shin) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 11.
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Vikings | Thursday practice report for Minnesota Thu Dec 11, 03:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 11. WR Jordan Addison (Achilles), TE T.J. Hockenson (shin), RB Aaron Jones (shoulder), and S Josh Metellus (shoulder) were limited in practice on Thursday. G Donovan Jackson (ankle), S Theo Jackson (neck), and DL Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck) practiced in full.
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Vikings | Wednesday practice report for MIN Wed Dec 10, 07:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) and TE T.J. Hockenson (shin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. WR Jordan Addison (Achilles), OG Donovan Jackson (ankle), S Theo Jackson (neck), RB Aaron Jones (shoulder), S Josh Metellus (shoulder), DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck), RB Ty Chandler (knee), DT Jonathan Allen (non-injury), DT Javon Hargrave (non-injury), WR Justin Jefferson (non-injury), C Ryan Kelly (non-injury), OT Brian O'Neill (non-injury) and S Harrison Smith (non-injury) were limited during practice.
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Vikings | No practice for T.J. Hockenson Wed Dec 10, 07:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson finds end zone in Week 14 Sun Dec 7, 04:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson posted two catches for 12 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders.
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Vikings | Six grabs for T.J. Hockenson Sun Nov 30, 10:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught all six of his targets for a team-high 59 yards in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson totals four receptions Sun Nov 23, 04:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson posted four receptions for 19 yards on four targets in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson continues to underwhelm Sat Nov 22, 10:28 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson has yet to reach 50 receiving yards in a game this season, and he has finished with three or fewer receptions in four straight games.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs aren't starting Hockenson, but some may have him as a TE2/bye option. Hockenson is struggling to produce, but it makes sense given the state of the Vikings' passing game. It's a low-volume passing attack with a young quarterback who is struggling to make plays. As JJ McCarthy struggles, guys down the pecking order like Hockenson just aren't going to have quality or quantity of targets. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson posts 39 receiving yards Sun Nov 16, 05:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught three passes for 39 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. He was targeted six times during the game.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson held to eight yards Sun Nov 9, 06:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught two passes for eight yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10. He was targeted two times during the game.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson snags TD Sun Nov 2, 08:37 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught two of his three targets for 11 yards and a touchdown in a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 9.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson settles for 26 yards Fri Oct 24, 12:50 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was targeted three times in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers, catching two for 26 yards.
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Vikings | Six receptions for T.J. Hockenson Sun Oct 19, 06:39 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught six passes for 43 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7. He was targeted nine times during the game.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson totals six receptions Sun Oct 5, 01:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson absorbed all six of his targets for 38 yards in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson has been a solid PPR TE1 since Carson Wentz took over, and he'll projected as one again in Week 7 against the bye, assuming JJ McCarthy (ankle) is not ready to play. After that is an open question, but you have to feel better about Hockenson than you did a few weeks ago. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson catches four passes Sun Sep 28, 01:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught four passes for 39 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. He was targeted five times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson had a good game agaisnt the woeful Bengals defense, but otherwise has been quiet for fantasy. His box score was padded by garbage time targets, so you shouldn't feel like you are going to miss out on much if you drop Hockenson, especially with Jordan Addison back to widen the target tree. The Vikings face a strong Browns defense next week and then have a bye. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson busts out in Week 3 Sun Sep 21, 05:50 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught five of his six targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson bouncing back is a good sign that we should continue to err on the side of playing primary offensive players against a woeful Bengals defense. The Vikings didn't even need to pass much in this blowout, and Hockenson still outproduced his first two games combined and added a score. He'll be a high floor TE1 play against Pittsburgh next week after Hunter Henry scored twice against them in Week 3. |
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