T.J. Hockenson Odds and Prop Bets vs. Lions – NFL Week 16 2023

Updated Dec. 24, 2023 10:52 a.m. ET

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NFL action in Week 16 will see the Minnesota Vikings and T.J. Hockenson take on the Detroit Lions at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday. If you're looking to place a bet on one of Hockenson's props, we take a look at all of his available prop bets, trends and stats here.

Over his previous three games, Hockenson's recent performance includes 21 targets and 16 receptions for 166 yards and one scores.

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T.J. Hockenson vs. Lions Player Props

Rec. Yds Over/Under	Rec. Yds Over Payout	Anytime TD Odds
52.5	-118	+150

T.J. Hockenson vs. Detroit Game Info

Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
Game Day: December 24, 2023
Game Time: 1:00 PM
Receiving Yards Prop: Over 52.5 (-118)
TV: Watch on FOX

T.J. Hockenson Season Stats

Targets	Receptions	Yards	YAC	TDs	Yards/Catch
123	91	902	318	5	9.9

T.J. Hockenson Betting Insights

Hockenson's 64.4 receiving yards per game are 11.9 more yards than Sunday's prop total.
He, in 64.3% of his games this year (nine out of 14), has tallied over 52.5 receiving yards.
Hockenson's season average of 64.4 receiving yards per game is 16.7 more yards than his average over/under of 47.7.
He, in seven of 12 games, has hit the over on his receiving yards prop bet.
In four of 14 games this season, Hockenson has a touchdown catch, including one game with multiple TD grabs.

Lions' Defense 2023 Rankings

Stat	AVG (Rank)
Pass Yds/Game Allowed	225 (18)
Pass Yds/Attempt Allowed	6.7 (20)
Rush Yds/Game Allowed	95.9 (8)
Rush Yds/Attempt Allowed	3.8 (6)
Total Yds/Game Allowed	320.9 (14)
Yards/Play Allowed	5.6 (19)
Points/Game Allowed	23.6 (23)

Vikings' 2023 Stats

The Vikings are compiling 347.4 yards per game on offense, which ranks them 11th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 12th, surrendering 316 yards per contest.
Looking at pace of play, Minnesota ranks 14th in the NFL, running 64 offensive plays per contest.
The Vikings rank seventh in pass offense (248.8 passing yards per game) and 17th in pass defense (224 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
Defensively, the Vikings have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fifth-best by surrendering only 92 per game. They rank 23rd on offense (98.6 rushing yards per game).
So far this season, Minnesota is airing it out 57.8% of the time, making it one of the most pass-centric teams in the league (fifth in NFL). It keeps the ball on the ground at a 38.3% clip.
The Vikings are averaging 5.7 yards per play on offense, which ranks them 10th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 10th, surrendering 5.3 yards per play.