T.J. Hockenson
TE - Minnesota Vikings
47°Availability
In a game where passing opportunities were scarce, T.J. Hockenson maximized his involvement to tie for the team lead in receiving yardage during Sunday's win over Dallas. The tight end hauled in four of his five targets for 66 yards, securing a significant share of the offense on a day when rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy attempted just 24 passes.
Fantasy Impact
While Hockenson trailed only Justin Jefferson in targets, the solid production stands as a bright spot in a challenging campaign. The veteran's output has been hampered by ongoing instability under center throughout the year, a factor expected to weigh heavily on his stock heading into the 2026 offseason.
T.J. Hockenson (shin) will play in Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Fantasy Impact
Hockenson missed a bit of practice this week while nursing a shin injury, but he has been fully cleared to play ahead of Minnesota's matchup against the Vikings on Sunday night. He should be a full go but doesn't project to be a strong fantasy option in that game.
T.J. Hockenson (shin) returned to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Hockenson was not able to practice on Wednesday due to a shin injury, but he was back at practice as a limited participant on Thursday. That bodes well for his availability for Week 15, but fantasy managers shouldn't have high expectations for him on this offense even if he's cleared to play and fully healthy.
T.J. Hockenson (shin) missed Minnesota's practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
The veteran tight end sat out of Wednesday's practice due to a shin injury of some kind. The exact severity of it is unclear, but either way he shouldn't be started in most fantasy league formats, so it's not a matter of much consequence at this point.
T.J. Hockenson caught two of three targets for 12 yards and a score in the Vikings' 31-0 win over the Commanders.
Fantasy Impact
Hockenson was quiet in this game aside from his touchdown reception. On that catch, the Vikings were down near the goal line, and Hockenson caught it short and appeared to be wrapped up, but broke the tackle and ran into the endzone. He's been a low-end streamer at tight end for the last month, with one of receptions, yards, or a touchdown usually keeping him afloat. That is likely to continue as the season comes to a close.
