Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Misses Thursday's practice
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Hockenson (wrist/chest) didn't take part in Thursday's practice.
Hockenson now has logged back-to-back DNPs to begin Week 10 prep as he tends to wrist and chest injuries. The Vikings may make a ruling on the tight end's status as soon as they post their final practice report of the week Friday, but if Hockenson is inhibited to sidelined Sunday at Green Bay, Ben Yurosek and Gavin Bartholomew are the next players up at the position.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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I'm excited to see what Hockenson will do for the rest of the season now that Kirk Cousins is the quarterback in Minnesota, and Hockenson has played well prior to Week 10 with at least 13.5 PPR points in three of his past four healthy games. But this is a brutal matchup against the Packers, who are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Hockenson actually played well against Green Bay in Week 1 with four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown on five targets, but he's the lone tight end to score double digits in PPR against the Packers, who have limited Kyle Pitts, Colston Loveland, Sam LaPorta, Darren Waller and Hunter Henry to 7.7 PPR points or less. Hockenson should be considered a low-end starter at best in most leagues in Week 10.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Listed as DNP on Wednesday
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Hockenson (wrist/chest) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
There was no clear sign of trouble Monday night when Hockenson played 83 percent of snaps in a loss to the Bills. A return to practice Thursday would put him on track to face the Packers this Sunday in what could be the first start of Kirk Cousins' second stint with the Vikings. Coach Kevin O'Connell declined to name a Week 10 starter Wednesday, but Cousins' familiarity with the offense seemingly gives him the edge over Carson Wentz (ankle) after Wentz's Monday night meltdown.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Leads team in receptions Monday
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Hockenson recorded four catches for 33 yards on seven targets in a loss to Buffalo on Monday.
In addition to leading the Vikings in receptions, Hockenson finished second in receiving yardage and targets in a rough performance by Minnesota's offense. The veteran wideout has hauled in exactly four catches in four straight games, though he snapped a two-game TD streak Monday. It remains to be seen who will be throwing passes for Minnesota next Sunday in Green Bay, as Carson Wentz struggled enormously Monday and Kyler Murray is currently dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Sleeper TEs
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Carson Wentz will start for Kyler Murray (hamstring) in Week 9, and I like Hockenson as a top-10 Fantasy tight end against Buffalo. Hockenson has scored at least 13.5 PPR points in each of his past three healthy games. He has a touchdown in consecutive games, and he should continue to be productive in Week 9. The Bills have allowed five tight ends to score at least 11 PPR points this season, and Hockenson should continue to have success in this game, especially with Wentz under center.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Keep an eye on the quarterback situation for Minnesota with Kyler Murray (hamstring) injured, but I like Hockenson as a top-10 Fantasy tight end whether Murray or Carson Wentz starts against Buffalo. Hockenson has scored at least 13.5 PPR points in each of his past three healthy games. He has a touchdown in consecutive games, and he should continue to be productive in Week 9. The Bills have allowed five tight ends to score at least 11 PPR points this season, and Hockenson should continue to have success in this game.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Finds end zone against Detroit
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Hockenson caught four of five targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Lions.
Hockenson secured an eight-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to give the Vikings a 15-12 lead, and he's now up to 31 grabs for 295 yards and three touchdowns on 37 targets through seven games this season. Hockenson, though, missed all but two offensive snaps in the Week 5 win over the Saints after suffering a concussion. A favorite target for Kyler Murray in the middle and short areas of the field, Hockenson has settled in as a lower-end TE1 in fantasy. He gets a plus matchup with the Bills next Monday night in another spot the Minnesota offense may be forced to push the gas pedal.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: TEs to start
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Hockenson has the best matchup of any tight end this week against the Lions, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to the position. Eight tight ends have scored at least 13.3 PPR points against Detroit this season with 10 touchdowns. Hockenson just had four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 7 against Indianapolis, and he has now scored at least 13.5 PPR points in two of his past three games. Kyler Murray is leaning on Hockenson with 18 targets in his past two games, and I like Hockenson as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues in Week 8.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Week 8 Waiver Priority List
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Hockenson just had four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 7 against Indianapolis, and he has now scored at least 13.5 PPR points in two of his past three games heading into Week 8 at Detroit. The Lions are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and Hockenson is worth using as a starting option in all leagues in this matchup. He should be added for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAAB.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Sleeper TEs
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We'll see how Hockenson does with a healthy Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but I like Hockenson as a low-end starter in deeper leagues in Week 7 against the Colts. He has two games this season with at least five targets, and he scored at least 13.6 PPR points in each outing. Four tight ends have scored at least 8.9 PPR points against Indianapolis -- Mark Andrews, Travis Kelce, Foster Moreau and Pat Friermuth -- and I'm willing to gamble on Hockenson if you need help at tight end in Week 7.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Clear for Week 7
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Hockenson (concussion) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
With the benefit of a Week 6 bye, Hockenson has cleared the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Vikings' last game in Week 5 at New Orleans. He'll be available Sunday along with WRs Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) for QB Kyler Murray.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Another full session
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Hockenson (concussion) was listed as a full participant Thursday.
Hockenson is inching closer to clearing the protocol for head injuries after sustaining a concussion during the Vikings' Week 5 win at New Orleans. At the very least, he must gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up again Sunday against the Colts.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Hockenson (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
In the wake of suffering a concussion during a Week 5 win in New Orleans, Hockenson had the benefit of a Week 6 bye and took advantage of it, but a full practice Wednesday doesn't necessarily mean he's out of the protocol for head injuries just yet. He'll need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to be able to play Sunday against the Colts.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Slated to practice Wednesday
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Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Hockenson (concussion) is expected to practice Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Hockenson suffered a concussion on the Vikings' opening possession of a Week 5 win in New Orleans, but with the benefit of an early-season bye in Week 6, the tight end may not miss any additional time due to the injury. Wednesday's activity level will serve as Hockenson's base line as he works his way through the protocol for head injuries ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Done for day with concussion
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The Vikings downgraded Hockenson to out for Sunday's game against the Saints due to a concussion.
After recording a seven-yard reception on the Vikings' opening possession, Hockenson immediately headed to the locker room to get checked for a head injury. With Minnesota confirming that he has sustained a concussion, Hockenson will be shut down for the rest of the afternoon and will now be subject to the NFL's five-step protocol. Minnesota is on bye for Week 6, so Hockenson's next chance to play will come against the Colts on Oct. 25.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Getting checked for possible concussion
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Hockenson is under evaluation for a possible concussion and is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game at New Orleans.
Hockenson remained on the turf at the end of a seven-yard catch in the first quarter and went directly to the sideline tent afterward. If Hockenson isn't able to reenter the contest, Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek represent the Vikings' remaining available tight ends.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
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Justin Jefferson (ankle) was out in Week 4 against Miami, and Hockenson stepped up with 13 catches for 119 yards on 13 targets. It will be hard to trust Hockenson as a starter in all leagues if Jefferson is healthy, since Hockenson combined for nine catches for 76 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in the first three games of the season. But if Jefferson remains out in Week 5 at New Orleans, then consider Hockenson a low-end starter in all leagues. He's worth adding for 5 percent of your remaining FAAB.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Big day in Week 4 win
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Hockenson caught all 13 of his targets for 119 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Dolphins.
The veteran tight end emerged as Kyler Murray's favorite target in the absence of Justin Jefferson (ankle), and as a result Hockenson produced his first game with 100-plus yards since 2024, when he popped for a 7-114-0 line against the Bears in Week 12. Hockenson came into Sunday with just 76 receiving yards, so he could have trouble repeating the performance even if Jefferson misses another game, but Murray had success feeding the ball to Trey McBride last year with Arizona as well -- McBride posted a 29-275-1 line on 42 targets during the five games they were in the lineup together. Hockenson will look to keep rolling in a Week 5 road trip to New Orleans.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Jefferson injury opens opportunity
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Hockenson could be in line for an increase in targets during Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Dolphins due to Justin Jefferson being ruled inactive for the contest.
Hockenson's 2026 campaign has gotten off to a reasonably productive start, as the veteran tight end has posted a 9-76-1 line on 13 targets through three games. While Hockenson didn't reap any tangible benefit from Jefferson's early exit during the Week 3 win over the Buccaneers -- the former recorded two receptions for 11 yards on four targets -- there's a possibility he's a lot more involved against a Dolphins team that's surrendered 15 receptions for 210 yards and two touchdowns to tight ends, along with an 88.2 percent catch rate.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Catches two passes in win
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Hockenson caught two of his four targets for 11 yards in the Vikings' 23-16 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Hockenson struggled along with the entire Vikings offense in the contest. The team relied on a single explosive rush and a single explosive pass play over the entire 60-minute game. Quarterback Kyler Murray was unable to stoke much of a passing attack against the Buccaneers, relying on a 41-yard touchdown to Jordan Addison for nearly a quarter of his passing yards on the night.
