Hockenson averaged 13.0 PPR points per game in his 10 matchups as a member of the Vikings, but that number is propped up by a ludicrous 35.9 PPR point explosion against the Giants in Week 16. He even blew up again versus the Giants in the playoffs to the tune of 22.9 PPR points. Without that regular-season game against New York, Hockenson averaged 7.8 targets and 10.4 PPR points per game. That's still not bad -- only seven TEs averaged more Fantasy points per game and only Travis Kelce had more targets per game. The addition of Jordan Addison to the offense will sting, but Hockenson should remain a key part of the Vikings' pass-happy system. Hockenson's target volume should push him into the 11-point-per-game range in PPR. He's well worth a pick after 60th overall in PPR and 70th overall in non-PPR.
Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Still dealing with rib injury
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Hockenson (ribs) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Hockenson has been tending to a rib injury since the Vikings' Week 9 win in Atlanta, but he's still been able to play the last two games on his way to 15 catches (on 22 targets) for 189 yards and one touchdown. During that same span, there's been the looming decision whether or not to activate Justin Jefferson (hamstring) from injured reserve, but the star wideout continues to be listed as limited. Even if Hockenson is rejoined by Jefferson on Monday against the Bears, the tight end should remain one of quarterback Joshua Dobbs' top options in the passing game.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Team-high receiving yards in loss
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Hockenson brought in four of seven targets for 55 yards in the Vikings' 21-20 loss to the Broncos on Sunday night.
The productive tight end paced the Vikings in receiving yards and targets while tying with position mate Josh Oliver for the team lead in receptions. However, it was still an underwhelming night by Hockenson's lofty standards, as his catch total was his lowest since Week 4 while his receiving yards qualified as his fewest since Week 6. Hockenson has shown good early rapport with Joshua Dobbs despite Sunday's downturn, but he could see his overall target share take a hit with the potential return of Justin Jefferson (hamstring) for a Week 12 home matchup against the Bears on Monday night, Nov. 27.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Ready for Week 11
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Hockenson (ribs) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest in Denver.
For a second straight week, Hockenson had a cap on his practice reps due to the injured ribs that he sustained back in a Week 9 win in Atlanta. The issue didn't stop him from playing this past Sunday against the Saints, when he put up 11 catches (on 15 targets) for 134 yards and one touchdown on a season-low 68 percent snap share. Now that he's in the clear to continue suiting up for game days, Hockenson may be welcoming back Justin Jefferson (hamstring) this weekend. If that doesn't come to pass, though, Hockenson and rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison will remain the top pass-catching options for quarterback Joshua Dobbs.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Another limited showing
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Hockenson (ribs) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Hockenson is operating with a cap on his practice reps this week due to the injured ribs that he sustained back in Week 9. While he played a season-low 68 percent of the offensive snaps this past Sunday against the Saints, he didn't seem worse for wear on his way to 11 catches (on 15 targets) for 134 yards and one touchdown. There's a chance that the tight end will be welcoming back Justin Jefferson (hamstring, IR) for the first time since Week 5 on Sunday in Denver, but Hockenson himself has just one more opportunity to log a full practice before the Vikings potentially hand him a designation for Week 11 action.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Limited on estimated report
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Hockenson (ribs) was estimated as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's practice report.
Hockenson's practice reps were capped last week after offensive coordinator Wes Phillips told Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that the tight end suffered two broken ribs during a Week 9 win in Atlanta. The injury didn't stop Hockenson from suiting up this past Sunday against the Saints, and though he visibly looked to be in pain at various points of the game, he still finished with 11 catches (on 15 targets) for 134 yards and one touchdown. Now that he's back on the injury report, Hockenson's status will need to be monitored, but the expectation remains that he'll continue to play through the pain this Sunday in Denver.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Racks up 134 yards
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Hockenson recorded 11 receptions on 15 targets for 134 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Saints.
Hockenson was Joshua Dobbs' favorite target, and he commanded double-digit opportunities for the third time in four games. Typically utilized near the line of scrimmage, this game stood out for Hockenson due to his work down the field, as he tallied three receptions of more than 20 yards -- highlighted by a 28-yard touchdown just before halftime. While it was an excellent performance, he is likely to have more target competition soon with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) nearing a return from injured reserve.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Playing Sunday, but may be limited
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Hockenson (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Hockenson gutted out a rib injury last Sunday in Atlanta, but he still played 85 percent of snaps and gathered in seven of 12 targets for 69 yards and no touchdowns. He proceeded to be a limited practice participant during the entirety of Week 10 prep, and while he's suiting up this Sunday, there's an expectation that he won't receive his typical workload, per Ed Werder of ESPN. With Hockenson handling fewer snaps than normal and WRs Justin Jefferson (hamstring) and K.J. Osborn (concussion) unavailable, rookie wideout Jordan Addison should be on the receiving end of plenty of passes from quarterback Joshua Dobbs, while Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt are the available tight ends not named Hockenson.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Expected to take on Saints
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Hockenson (ribs), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to suit up Sunday versus New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hockenson has been limited in practice due to the rib injury he suffered in a 31-28 win over Atlanta in Week 9, but he doesn't look as though he'll be forced to miss any game action as a result. The tight end's expected availability is welcome news for Minnesota's passing offense, as wideout Justin Jefferson (hamstring) wasn't activated from injured reserve this week and receiver K.J. Osborn (concussion) is shaping up as a game-time decision. Official word on Hockenson's status will arrive when Minnesota releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Questionable for Week 10
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Hockenson (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Hockenson played through the injury after suffering it in Sunday's 31-28 win over Atlanta, finishing with seven catches for 69 yards while playing 85 percent of the available offensive snaps. He seems to have come out of the game with significant soreness but has a shot to avoid any absences after managing limited practice participation throughout the week. Fantasy managers will be glad to hear the Vikings and Saints have an early kickoff (1 ET) given that WRs Justin Jefferson (hamstring) and K.J. Osborn (concussion) also are listed as questionable.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Stays limited Thursday
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Hockenson (ribs) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.
Hockenson continues to operate with a cap on his practice reps as the Vikings navigate their way through Week 10 prep. A rib issue is to blame, but Hockenson told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com on Thursday, "That's the plan," when asked about his chances to play Sunday against the Saints. That comment echoed one from coach Kevin O'Connell on Monday, but Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Hockenson enters the weekend with an injury designation.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Limited at practice Wednesday
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Hockenson (ribs) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
In the wake of the Vikings' 31-28 win in Atlanta this past Sunday, head coach Kevin O'Connell told Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that Hockenson was dealing with an oblique or rib issue. O'Connell also expressed hope Monday that the tight end would be able to play through the injury, according to Goessling. Hockenson is being listed with only the rib issue on the Vikings' official Week 10 injury report, and the tight end will have two more chances to get back to full activity in practice before the team potentially makes a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Hopeful to play against New Orleans
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Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he hopes Hockenson (ribs) will be able to play Sunday against the Saints, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Hockenson was the Vikings' leading receiver during Sunday's 31-28 win over the Falcons, but O'Connell revealed after the game that the tight end was tending to a rib issue. Hockenson is expected to be a limited practice participant to begin the week, but the team hopes that he won't be forced to miss any game action. A better idea of his status should come into focus as the week rolls along.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Leading receiver but suffers injury
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Hockenson recorded seven receptions on 12 targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 31-28 win over Atlanta. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game that Hockenson is also dealing with an oblique/rib issue, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Hockenson had a quiet first half, hauling in only one of three targets for seven yards. However, he came alive as Joshua Dobbs got settled into the game, with two of the tight end's catches going for key first downs and another setting up the game-winning score in the second half. Hockenson has now topped 50 receiving yards in five consecutive games, and it appears that he'll remain productive even without Kirk Cousins (Achilles). However, Hockenson also suffered an oblique or rib issue, so monitoring his status for a Week 10 matchup against New Orleans will be important.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Strong showing in Week 8 win
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Hockenson caught six of nine targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Packers.
The tight end's big day was punctuated by a two-yard TD from Kirk Cousins in the third quarter. Unfortunately for Hockenson and the rest of Minnesota's receiving options, Cousins suffered what's feared to be a season-ending Achilles tear late in Sunday's contest. With Nick Mullens (back) on IR for at least one more game, that will likely leave fifth-round rookie Jaren Hall under center in Week 9 against the Falcons.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Hockenson (foot) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.
Hockenson is managing a foot issue that he sustained in the fourth quarter of Monday's 22-17 win against the 49ers. After sitting out Wednesday's session entirely, he appeared to be moving around OK during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Hockenson has one more chance this week to prove his health before the Vikings potentially hand him a designation for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Sits out Wednesday's practice
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Hockenson was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate due to a foot injury.
Hockenson hit the sideline for a spell during Monday's 22-17 win against the 49ers due to the foot injury, but after paying a visit to the medical tent, he was able to return to action. Overall, his snap share was a fairly standard 85 percent, and he also set season highs in catches (11), yards (86) and targets (12). The Vikings may just be taking it easy on Hockenson just two days removed from Monday's game, but his status will still need to be monitored closely ahead of Sunday's visit to Green Bay.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Racks up catches in upset victory
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Hockenson brought in 11 of 12 targets for 86 yards in the Vikings' 22-17 win over the 49ers on Monday night.
Despite the fact he exited the game in the second half for a time due to a foot injury, Hockenson still finished with a game- and season-high number of receptions, receiving yards and targets. The fifth-year tight end has unsurprisingly seen his involvement rise during the two-game (and counting) absence of Justin Jefferson (hamstring, IR), and Hockenson could be in for another very busy day against the Packers in a Week 8 NFC North road battle.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Visits medical tent
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Hockenson limped off the field towards the medical tent in Monday's matchup with the 49ers after suffering an apparent foot injury, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Hockenson appeared to have his right foot rolled up on while run blocking. There is no word yet regarding his status for the remainder of the game. The 26-year-old tallied eight receptions for 80 yards before leaving the game.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Leads pass catchers in close win
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Hockenson brought in six of eight targets for 50 yards in the Vikings' 19-13 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Hockenson led the Vikings' pass-catching corps in receptions, receiving yards and targets in Minnesota's first game without Justin Jefferson (IR-hamstring), but the big tight end didn't really get going until the latter portion of the game. Hockenson was unsurprisingly Kirk Cousins' favorite target sans Jefferson, and the same could certainly hold true in a Week 7 Monday night home matchup against the 49ers on Oct. 23 during which the veteran quarterback figures to frequently have to get rid of the ball quickly due to San Francisco's pass rush.
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Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Five catches in Week 5 loss
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Hockenson caught five of eight targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Kansas City.
The tight end saw at least eight targets for the fourth time in five games, although he was able to turn the volume into only modest production this time out. With Justin Jefferson (hamstring) missing the end of Sunday's contest and potentially unavailable in Week 6, however, Hockenson could wind up being Kirk Cousins' most reliable option against a Chicago defense that's allowed the third-most catches in the league to tight ends through five weeks.
