T.J. Hockenson
27-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
There are two major question marks surrounding Hockenson heading into the 2024 season. The first is health, with the 27-year-old in danger of missing the early part of the season after tearing the ACL and MCL in his right knee Dec. 26. Hockenson underwent surgery in late January, and even an optimistic nine-month recovery timetable wouldn't have him ready for Week 1. It will presumably take even longer to get back to his impressive pre-injury production, especially given the other cloud hanging over Hockenson's fantasy forecast: the questionable efficacy of new Vikings QB Sam Darnold. Prior to the injury last year, Hockenson was having his best fantasy season yet, and even after a pair of missed games he finished second among tight ends in targets (127) and catches (95) and fourth in yards (960). That production included 42 catches for 482 yards and two TDs in seven games after Cousins tore his Achilles tendon Week 8, with Hockenson continuing to shine in an offense that still had plenty of passing volume but lesser efficiency. Unfortunately, we may not see that version of him again until late 2024 or even 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Limited practice, won't play in game
Hockenson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets after returning to practice Friday as a limited participant, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
There was probably never any chance the Vikings would rush Hockenson back into action right before a Week 6 bye. The question is whether he'll be ready for Week 7 against the Lions on Sunday, Oct. 20 or a Week 8 game against the Rams four days later. That's presumably what the Vikings expect, as it otherwise wouldn't make any sense to open Hockenson's 21-day practice window Friday instead of waiting until next week or the week after.
There was probably never any chance the Vikings would rush Hockenson back into action right before a Week 6 bye. The question is whether he'll be ready for Week 7 against the Lions on Sunday, Oct. 20 or a Week 8 game against the Rams four days later. That's presumably what the Vikings expect, as it otherwise wouldn't make any sense to open Hockenson's 21-day practice window Friday instead of waiting until next week or the week after.
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How often does T.J. Hockenson run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Measurables Review
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How do T.J. Hockenson's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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Hockenson finished second among tight ends in targets (129), receptions (86) and receiving yards (914) last year, setting a career high in each category. His role changed drastically after a midseason trade to Minnesota. The 2019 first-round pick had 26 catches for 395 yards and three TDs on 43 targets in seven games for the Lions last year, averaging 6.1 targets per game and scoring about half his fantasy points (8-179-2) in a Week 4 shootout loss to Seattle. Hockenson saw more passes in Minnesota but never had a gain of more than 21 yards, averaging 8.6 targets per game and only 6.0 YPT -- 60 catches for 519 yards and three TDs. Justin Jefferson and first-round pick Jordan Addison figure to be the primary read(s) on most of Minnesota's pass plays, but last season’s usage alongside Jefferson and Adam Thielen (now in Carolina) suggests there will be plenty of targets left over for Hockenson, who is 26 this season.
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Officially designated for return
The Vikings announced Friday that Hockenson (knee) has been designated to return to practice from the reserve/PUP list.
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Practice window to open Friday
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday the team plans to designate Hockenson (knee) for a return to practice Friday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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May practice next week
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that the Vikings will discuss whether to open Hockenson's (knee) window next week when he's first eligible to practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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May be targeting post-bye return
The Vikings are thought to be loosely targeting a return from the reserve/PUP list for Hockenson (knee) after the team's Week 6 bye, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
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Starting season on PUP list
Hockenson (knee) will be on the PUP list to start the regular season, ruling him out for at least the first four games, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Return date in sight
Hockenson, recovering from a torn ACL, is likely to return in either Week 8 or Week 9, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
It has been most commonly reported that Hockenson and the Vikings were targeting a Week 7 return, following Minnesota's bye. Schefter instead suggests that the team could be more cautious, particularly with the Vikings off to a hot start to the campaign. Hockenson's status Wednesday could provide a clue as to when he'll return to game action, as the Vikings will need to activate him within 21 days of opening his practice window.
It has been most commonly reported that Hockenson and the Vikings were targeting a Week 7 return, following Minnesota's bye. Schefter instead suggests that the team could be more cautious, particularly with the Vikings off to a hot start to the campaign. Hockenson's status Wednesday could provide a clue as to when he'll return to game action, as the Vikings will need to activate him within 21 days of opening his practice window.