OCTOBER 2 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
T.J. HOCKENSON #87 - TIGHT END - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
370 YDS •
46 REC •
3 TD
370 YDS
46 REC
3 TD
Overlooked factor could make T.J. Hockenson unstoppable again in 2025 Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson has left his fantasy football owners disappointed so far this season, but that could be changing soon.
Pads stats late in loss Hockenson recorded four receptions on five targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Steelers.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Hockenson on Loss To Steelers: Super Tough But This Group Will Bounce Back Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media from Dublin, Ireland after the team's Week 4 24-21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
SEPTEMBER 28 • VIKINGS.COM
Is T.J. Hockenson playing today? Why Vikings' TE is being shut out by Steelers in Ireland | Sporting News Coming off a good week, not so much.
SEPTEMBER 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Justin Jefferson, Harrison Smith & T.J. Hockenson Address the Media in Dublin, Ireland Vikings WR Justin Jefferson, S Harrison Smith, and TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media ahead of the Week 4 game against the Steelers in Du...
SEPTEMBER 26 • VIKINGS.COM
Vikings say the quiet part out loud about T.J. Hockenson's rare skillset Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips revealed on Tuesday what the team loves about TE T.J. Hockenson, as he is more than jus...
SEPTEMBER 24 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Backup quarterbacks Carson Wentz, Marcus Mariota and Mac Jones had success in Week 3
Backup quarterbacks had a big day SundaySEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press
Scores TD in Week 3 win Hockenson brought in five of six targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 48-10 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Impact The veteran tight end had put together a quiet first two games of the season, mustering just a 4-27-0 line on seven targets. However, Hockenson tied for the team lead in receptions Sunday while checking in second in both receiving yards and targets as well as he worked with Carson Wentz for the first time. Hockenson also got into the end zone for the first time in 2025 on a five-yard grab late in the third quarter, and with the veteran quarterback likely due to for another in next Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Steelers in Dublin, Ireland considering J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is still expected to be sidelined for that contest.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Scores TD in Week 3 win Hockenson brought in five of six targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 48-10 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Impact The veteran tight end had put together a quiet first two games of the season, mustering just a 4-27-0 line on seven targets. However, Hockenson tied for the team lead in receptions Sunday while checking in second in both receiving yards and targets as he worked with Carson Wentz for the first time. Hockenson also got into the end zone for the first time in 2025 on a five-yard grab late in the third quarter, and he's slated to operate with Wentz as his quarterback again in next Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Steelers in Dublin, Ireland, since J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is expected to remain sidelined for that contest.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 3 vs. Bengals | September 21 Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson, OLB Jonathan Greenard and S Josh Metellus addressed the media after the team's Week 3 48-10 win over th...
SEPTEMBER 21 • VIKINGS.COM
Vikings sail past bumbling Bengals 48-10 QB Carson Wentz hit Josh Oliver and T.J. Hockenson for scores and went 14 for 20 for 173 yards without a turnover for the Vikings (2-1), who...
SEPTEMBER 21 • SUNTIMES.COM
T.J. Hockenson Gets His First Touchdown of The Season Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz completes a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson.
SEPTEMBER 21 • VIKINGS.COM
Vikings sail past bumbling Bengals 48-10 in Wentz's debut behind pair of TDs on D by Isaiah Rodgers
Isaiah Rodgers helped make Carson Wentz’s debut at quarterback for Minnesota a rousing successSEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Wentz finds T.J. Hockenson for wide-open TD Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz completes a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson.
SEPTEMBER 21 • NFL.COM
Week 3 Tight End Projections And Rankings: David Njoku & T.J. Hockenson Bounce Back Check out the Week 3 fantasy football TE rankings and projections, featuring David Njoku, T.J. Hockenson, and more top tight ends.
SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM
T.J. Hockenson's disappointing start may not last much longer T.J. Hockenson has been a non-factor in the Vikings' offense through two games, but the short-term quarterback switch could be very good for...
SEPTEMBER 19 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
T.J. Hockenson on Game Plan for Bengals, Confidence in Carson Wentz, Team Mentality, Kevin O'Connell Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media prior to the Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
SEPTEMBER 18 • VIKINGS.COM
Should I drop T.J. Hockenson in fantasy? Vikings TE outlook adds confusion with QB change | Sporting News The tight end spot is always so tricky.
SEPTEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fantasy Football: Boom, bust performances to consider ahead of Week 3 Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase bounced back in Week 2, whereas tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Evan Engram continued to disapp...
SEPTEMBER 16 • PFF.COM
$16.5M Vikings star goes viral after brutal failed route A misplayed short route by T.J. Hockenson is making the rounds on social media, with fans calling it one of his most forgettable moments in...
SEPTEMBER 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Held to one catch Sunday Hockenson had one reception for 12 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons.
Impact Hockenson caught just 33 percent of his targets in a low-volume night of offense from Minnesota, resulting in a mediocre stat line for fantasy managers. The receiving tight end is averaging just two receptions and 13.5 yards in two games with 2025 starting QB J.J. McCarthy. That is a concerning trend for a player hoping to bounce back from a lackluster 2024 campaign. Hockenson's next opportunity to right the ship will come in a home game against Cincinnati next Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Is T.J. Hockenson playing tonight? Vikings TE is frustrating his fantasy owners in Week 2 vs. Falcons | Sporting News This isn't ideal for the big Minnesota tight end.
SEPTEMBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
T.J. Hockenson on J.J. McCarthy's Confidence, Being a 3 Down Tight End, Preparing for Falcons Defense Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson addressed the media from TCO Performance Center on September 11 ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the Falcons.
SEPTEMBER 12 • VIKINGS.COM
T.J. Hockenson Talks Postgame About Vikings' Comeback Win Over Bears Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson praises QB J.J. McCarthy's performance the team's perseverance in a comeback victory vs. the Chic...
SEPTEMBER 9 • VIKINGS.COM
Three catches in Week 1 win Hockenson secured three of four targets for 15 yards in the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Bears on Monday night.
Impact The Vikings' passing attack was mostly quiet the majority of the night as J.J. McCarthy made his NFL regular-season debut, helping lead to a modest showing for the veteran tight end. Hockenson entered the season with elevated expectations considering he's now nearly two years removed from suffering multiple knee ligament tears in Week 16 of the 2023 season, but his production will naturally be largely dependent on how quickly McCarthy gets his feet under him. Hockenson will next take aim at the Falcons defense in a Week 2 home matchup on Sunday night.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
