T.J. HOCKENSON NEWS

Vikings staying on track and in control behind Sam Darnold's composure and confidence

The game had suddenly gone sideways for the Minnesota Vikings after their 11-point lead on the Chicago Bears evaporated in the closing seconds

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Breaks out against Bears Hockenson recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 114 yards in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Bears.

Impact Hockenson gained a combined 112 yards in his first three games of the season, though he had an explosive performance in Sunday's win with three receptions of at least 20 yards. It was also his first 100-yard performance since Week 10 of the 2023 season. The Vikings talked up Hockenson's role heading into Sunday's matchup, particularly with Josh Oliver (ankle) sidelined, and he should start to see a more consistent role moving forward.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead

Sam Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo’s game-ending 29-yard field goal, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Chicago Bears 30-27 after givi...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Playing time likely to trend upward Hockenson said Friday that he expects his playing time to start trending upward over the course of the remainder of the season, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hockenson has played just under 50 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the three games he's played in since his activation from the reserve/PUP list, but that was by design, according to the Vikings' star tight end. With Josh Oliver (ankle) battling an injury, Hockenson has been seeing more practice reps in packages he hasn't played in since his 2024 debut in Week 9. Getting on the field more should directly lead to an increase in routes and potential targets, raising both Hockenson's fantasy floor and ceiling.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just two receptions in win Hockenson had two receptions for 13 yards on three targets in Sunday's win at Tennessee.

Impact Hockenson was on the field with the starters and played on 35 of the offense's 73 snaps, going out on 25 routes. After drawing nine targets in his previous game, he wasn't utilized as much against the Titans which was a surprise since he's likely just getting back to full speed in his third game since returning from a torn ACL. He played the same share of snaps (45%) as his two previous games, so it's possible he could see increased usage as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paces pass catchers in win Hockenson recorded eight receptions on nine targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Sunday marked Hockenson's second game since returning from a torn ACL, but he quickly emerged as a favorite option for Sam Darnold. He tied for the team lead with nine targets and easily led the unit in yardage. Hockenson's longest gain came on a 26-yard catch and run early in the fourth quarter to set Minnesota up for the game-winning field goal. He has the potential to be one of the most impactful players at the position down the stretch, particularly if Darnold continues to struggle when pushing the ball down the field.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings love to tout tight end Josh Oliver, despite his unglamorous run-blocking role

The Minnesota Vikings are fully appreciative of the value Josh Oliver brings to their offense despite his unglamorous role as a run-blocking tight end

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Three catches in return Hockenson (knee) caught three of four targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.

Impact Hockenson returned from a lengthy recovery from surgery to his MCL and ACL tendons dating back to a Dec. 24 injury in the 2023 season. The star tight end was eased back into action with just four targets Sunday, but he figures to see his workload increase as the season progresses. Make sure Hockenson is rostered in your league, as he could provide significant value at a shallow fantasy position. A road game against Jacksonville is deck for the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return to action Hockenson (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact With a trio of full practices behind him this week, Hockenson is poised for his first game action since he tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee Dec. 24. With Hockenson healthy, QB Sam Darnold will have his full allotment of skill-position talent available this weekend, namely WR Justin Jefferson, RB Aaron Jones, Hockenson and WR Jordan Addison.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lunchbreak: ESPN Forecasts Impact of T.J. Hockenson's Return Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings try to get their defense back on track in prime time against the Colts as Flacco takes over

The Minnesota Vikings surged to the top of the NFL with a five-game winning streak to start the season

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Logs full practice Wednesday Hockenson (knee) practiced fully Wednesday.

Impact After the Vikings designated Hockenson for return from the reserve/PUP list on Oct. 4, they had two chances to activate him for game action but opted not to do so. The team then brought him back to the active roster last Friday, and he now is practicing without limitations for the first time since tearing the ACL and MCL in his right knee last December. Hockenson thus seems poised to reclaim his spot atop the TE depth chart for Minnesota as the team begins preparations for Sunday's contest agains the Colts.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings lose standout left tackle Christian Darrisaw for the rest of the season with knee injury

Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will have season-ending surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Vikings Activate T.J. Hockenson Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Activated from PUP list Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Friday that Hockenson (knee) has been reinstated from the PUP list.

Impact In a corresponding move, Minnesota placed left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) on injured reserve to clear a spot on the 53-man roster for Hockenson. After suffering ACL and MCL tears last December and undergoing surgery on his right knee in January, Hockenson was sidelined for the start of the season before he was cleared to practice Oct. 4. With his 21-day evaluation window officially closing Friday, the Vikings added Hockenson back to the roster in anticipation that he'll be ready to make his 2024 debut next Sunday versus the Colts. Considering that Hockenson hadn't advanced beyond limited participation since he resumed practicing earlier this month, he'll likely need to put in at least one full practice during the upcoming week before the Vikings officially clear him to play against Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Provide Massive Update on TJ Hockenson Ahead of TNF vs Rams The Minnesota Vikings provided a huge update on tight end T.J. Hockenson ahead of Thursday Night Football vs. the Los Angeles Rams.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Vikings Rule Out T.J. Hockenson & Dalton Risner, Elevate 2 for Rams Game Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Won't play Week 8, should be back Week 9 The Vikings downgraded Hockenson (knee) to out for Thursday's game at the Rams, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hockenson's 21-day practice window wraps up Friday, but the team intends to activate him from the reserve/PUP list before the 4:00 p.m. ET deadline and have him available for a Week 9 matchup agains the Colts on Sunday, Nov. 3. He tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee last season on Dec. 24, so he's exactly 10 months removed from sustaining the injuries.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for TNF Hockenson (knee), who remains on the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams.

Impact Hockenson will need to be officially activated from the reserve/PUP list in order to be eligible to play Thursday, but it seems the team hasn't yet committed to a decision on the standout tight end's status for Week 8. Given that Hockenson is working his way back from ACL and MCL tears sustained last season, fantasy managers will need to be wary of the real possibility that he's worked in slowly even once cleared to retake the field, though. The Vikings officially opened Hockenson's 21-day practice window Oct. 4, and he's been listed as limited in practice since.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jefferson sees longer gains for Vikings ahead, 'sick of having these 80, 90-yard games'

Justin Jefferson has gone four full games in a row for the Minnesota Vikings without reaching 100 receiving yards

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Estimated as limited Monday Hockenson (knee) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report.

Impact The Vikings didn't actually hold a practice Monday but are required to release an injury report since they play the Rams this upcoming Thursday night. Speaking with the media Monday, coach Kevin O'Connell wasn't ready to say if Hockenson would be activated from the reserve/PUP list in time for Thursday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Lions TE T.J. Hockenson ruled out for Week 7 matchup Former Lions TE T.J. Hockenson ruled out for Week 7 matchup with his knee injury suffered in the last meeting between the two teams

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • USATODAY.COM