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T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TE - Minnesota Vikings - Questionable

Height: 6' 5"Weight: 248 lbsAge: 28College: IowaDrafted: 2019 #8 (1st Rd. by DET)

Week 18 Outlook

GB @ MIN
Sun 1:00pm ET
19°
Matchup (?)
Week Rank (ECR) TE #44
Projection 2.8 pts

Roster %

 
Yahoo
62%
 
ESPN
67%
 
FanDuel
 
DraftKings

Availability



T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) to be evaluated throughout week

The Vikings will evaluate T.J. Hockenson throughout the week.

Fantasy Impact

Hockenson sat out Week 17 with a shoulder injury. His status is up in the air heading into the Vikings final game of the season.

Ari KoslowDec 29, 2025
T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) ruled out for Week 17

T.J. Hockenson has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Hockenson was unable to practice due to a shoulder injury. His absence could open some targets for Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but they'll be tough to trust with Max Brosmer behind center.

Ari Koslow1 week ago
T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) misses practice Tuesday

T.J. Hockenson did not practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hockenson is dealing with a shoulder injury. He is off the fantasy radar with Max Brosmer behind center for the Vikings.

Ari Koslow1 week ago
T.J. Hockenson catches only target in Week 16

T.J. Hockenson caught his only target for two yards in the Vikings' 16-13 win over the Giants in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact

Hockenson has seen minimal involvement in the Minnesota offense of late, logging three targets or less in two of his last three games. The veteran tight end remains one of many victims of an underwhelming Minnesota passing attack for fantasy managers, with a Week 17 contest against the Detroit Lions up next.

Chris Schommer1 week ago
T.J. Hockenson ties for yardage lead in efficient outing

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.

Bruno Mulé2 weeks ago