Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Ruled out for Christmas Day
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Hockenson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit.
Hockenson was held out of practice all week due to a shoulder injury that he likely picked up against the Giants on Sunday, and the injury has been deemed severe enough for the veteran tight end to be sidelined for Christmas Day. Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims will step into larger roles in Week 17, though their fantasy floors will be far lower given that Max Brosmer is under center for the Vikings due to J.J. McCarthy (hand) being ruled out. Hockenson's next and final opportunity to play this season is Week 18 against the Packers on Sunday, Jan. 4.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: No activity Tuesday
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Hockenson (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Hockenson hasn't logged any practice activity this week, so he'll likely need to be listed as at least a limited participant in Wednesday's session to have a shot at playing Thursday against the Lions. If Hockenson is able to play through the shoulder issue, he'll be working with undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer with J.J. McCarthy (hand) ruled out. In Brosmer's lone start this season, a Week 13 blowout loss to the Seahawks, Hockenson was one of the few Minnesota skill-position players to deliver a useful fantasy line with six catches for 59 yards on six targets.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Estimated as non-participant
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Hockenson (shoulder) is listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
The Vikings didn't officially practice Monday, but Hockenson is dealing with a shoulder injury that would've prevented him from participating had the team handled on-field reps. The starting tight end played 76 percent of the offensive snaps during Minnesota's win over the Giants in Week 16, though he secured his only target for two yards during that contest. With J.J. McCarthy (hand) now looking uncertain for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Lions, Hockenson has to be considered a low-floor fantasy option for Week 17 even if he is cleared for action on Christmas Day.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Week 16 Waiver Priority List
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Hockenson had a solid game at Dallas in Week 15 with four catches for 66 yards on five targets, and he scored 10.6 PPR points. Hockenson has now scored at least 9.2 PPR points in three games in a row, and he's starting to develop a better rapport with J.J. McCarthy. Hockenson doesn't have an easy matchup in Week 16 at the Giants, who are No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, but Hockenson is worth a look as a starter in deeper leagues.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Fine for Week 15
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Hockenson (shin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Hockenson missed Wednesday's practice but returned to limited participation Thursday. He's apparently fine to play this week, after catching two of three targets for 12 yards and a TD in the 31-0 blowout of Washington last Sunday.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Limited Thursday
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Hockenson (shin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
One day removed from not mixing into any drills due to a shin injury Wednesday, Hockenson was back on the field, signaling that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest at Dallas. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Week 15 action, but fellow TE Josh Oliver is on hand if Hockenson is inhibited or sidelined.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: TEs to Sit
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Hockenson is playing well coming into Week 15 at Dallas with at least 9.2 PPR points in each of his past two games against Seattle and Washington, and he scored a touchdown in Week 14 against the Commanders with two catches for 12 yards on three targets. But in seven games with J.J. McCarthy, Hockenson has four targets or less in six of those outings, with 39 receiving yards his best performance. And Dallas has only allowed four touchdowns to tight ends all season. I would only start Hockenson in the deepest of leagues.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Gets into end zone Sunday
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Hockenson caught two of three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Commanders.
While the veteran tight end didn't see much volume, Hockenson did haul in his first TD since Week 9 and third of the season on a two-yard toss from J.J. McCarthy in the fourth quarter. All three of McCarthy's career-high three touchdowns went to TEs, an encouraging sign for Hockenson in what has been a tough season overall. He'll look to reach 60 receiving yards for the first time in 2025 in a Week 15 clash with the Cowboys.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: TEs to Sit
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Hockenson had a solid game in Week 13 at Seattle with six catches for 59 yards on six targets, but that was his first game with double digits in PPR since Week 7 and only the third time he's reached that mark this season. Hockenson had Max Brosmer at quarterback against the Seahawks, but Hockenson has struggled with J.J. McCarthy, who is back in Week 14. Hockenson has played six games with McCarthy and has four targets or less in five of those outings, with 39 receiving yards his best performance. There's little reason to trust Hockenson as a starter in the majority of leagues against Washington.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Leading receiver in shutout loss
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Hockenson corralled all six of his targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks.
Hockenson was the lone bright spot for Minnesota's passing offense after converting all of his targets into a team-high 59 yards. The 27-year-old tied his previous season best with six receptions, while the yardage did represent a new high-water mark in an otherwise disappointing campaign. With a 44-358-2 receiving line through 12 starts, Hockenson is providing the bare minimum at a shallow fantasy position for managers this season. That said, he offers little upside against the Commanders next Sunday.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: TEs to Sit
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Hockenson has played five games with J.J. McCarthy and has four targets or less in four of those outings, with 39 receiving yards his best performance. There's little reason to trust Hockenson in most leagues heading into Week 12 at Green Bay. The Packers also haven't allowed a tight end to score a touchdown in their past three games against Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and the Giants, and only five tight ends have scored double digits in PPR against Green Bay this year.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Three receptions in loss
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Hockenson had three receptions for 39 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss to Chicago.
There were some encouraging signs for Hockenson as the Vikings offense used him more in short routes over the middle that were lacking in quarterback J.J. McCarthy's previous starts. However, McCarthy and the passing game struggled overall, which limits Hockenson's upside. McCarthy was just 16-for-32 passing as he struggled with accuracy and had two interceptions.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Sit Tight Ends
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Hockenson has played four games with J.J. McCarthy this season, and Hockenson has four targets or less in each outing. He's been held to 15 yards or less in each of those games, with one touchdown. There's little reason to trust Hockenson in the majority of leagues heading into Week 11 against Chicago if McCarthy is not going to give him more chances to succeed. And in Week 1 against the Bears, Hockenson only had three catches for 15 yards on four targets.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Just two receptions in loss
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Hockenson had two receptions for eight yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to Baltimore.
Hockenson hasn't had much action with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback as he's had just 12 targets in his four games behind center. He's not blocking more with Josh Oliver sidelined (foot) as he went out on a route on 44 of his 58 snaps on offense, so there's some hope for an increase in receptions.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Sit Tight Ends
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Hockenson scored a touchdown in Week 9 at Detroit, but he only had two catches for 11 yards on three targets. He's had exactly three targets in each of his past two games against the Chargers and Lions, and he is averaging just 5.3 PPR points per game in three starts with J.J. McCarthy. Baltimore has only allowed two touchdowns to tight ends this season, and Hockenson is only worth starting in deeper leagues in Week 10.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Just two receptions in loss
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Hockenson had two receptions for 26 yards on three targets in Thursday's loss to the Chargers.
Minnesota's offense struggled against the Chargers as Carson Wentz was sacked five times amid an injury-depleted offensive line. There were few opportunities for Hockenson as a result. He did go out on a route on 30 of his 40 snaps on offense, so he was involved in the passing game when the team fell far behind.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Sit Tight Ends
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Hockenson has one game this season with double digits in PPR points, which was Week 3 against the Bengals, who allow the most Fantasy points to opposing tight ends. He only has one touchdown this year, and he has yet to reach 50 receiving yards in any game. The Eagles are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and Philadelphia has allowed just one touchdown to the position. Hockenson is not worth starting in the majority of leagues in this matchup.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Six grabs in London victory
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Hockenson brought in all six targets for 38 yards in the Vikings' 21-17 win over the Browns in London on Sunday.
The veteran tight end continued to play a short-area role and finished as the runner-up in receptions for the Vikings while also tying for second in targets. Hockenson provided some key contributions on the Vikings' game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter, making two catches for 20 yards during the possession. He has between four and six receptions in his last three games, but he's yet to top 49 receiving yards in any contest this season heading into the Week 6 bye.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Pads stats late in loss
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Hockenson recorded four receptions on five targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Steelers.
Hockenson wasn't targeted until just before halftime and didn't make his first catch until the Vikings' first drive of the fourth quarter. However, he saw plenty of opportunity in short areas of the field in the final 10 minutes of the game as Minnesota attempted to rally from a two-score deficit. Though Hockenson ended up with a respectable line on five targets, Jordan Addison's return predictably appears to have cut into his target volume.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Sleeper TEs
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I expected Hockenson to benefit with Carson Wentz under center, and that's what happened in Wentz's first start in Week 3 against Cincinnati. Hockenson had five catches for 49 yards and a touchdown on six targets, and he scored a season-high 15.9 PPR points. Jordan Addison's suspension is over, so we'll see how that impacts Hockenson. But I still like him as a low-end starter as long as Wentz is under center. It also helps that the Steelers are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends.
