T.J. Hockenson
26-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Knee - ACL + MCL
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
95
YDS
960
TD
5
AVG
10.1
TAR
127
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There are two major question marks surrounding Hockenson heading into the 2024 season. The first is health, as Minnesota’s tight end is in danger of missing the early portion of his age-27 season after tearing the ACL 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 until close to midseason. 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: Minnesota’s quarterback situation after Kirk Cousins (Achilles) signed with the Falcons. Hockenson excelled regardless of who was throwing him the ball in 2023. Despite missing the last two games after his Week 15 ACL tear, Hockenson finished second among tight ends in targets (127) and catches (95), as well as fourth in yards with 963. That production included 42 catches for 482 yards and two touchdowns in seven games after Cousins tore his Achilles tendon in Week 8. Hockenson averaged 59.8 receiving yards with Cousins and 68.9 in the remaining games, which were started by a mix of Joshua Dobbs, Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall. A healthy Hockenson has the skill set to excel regardless of who’s throwing him the ball, but we may not see that version of him at all in 2024 due to the ACL tear. Read Past Outlooks
No timetable for return
Hockenson (knee) said "they haven't really put a timeline on it" when asked Wednesday about a potential date for his in-season return to action, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hockenson was specifically asked on the NFL Schedule Release '24 show whether he expects to be playing Week 5 versus the Jets in London. The standout tight end said of his recovery from a right ACL and MCL tear he's "kinda taking it day by day, week by week," and that "the progression has been incredible" even though a specific return timetable remains uncertain. Hockenson underwent surgery late January and doesn't seem likely to be ready for Week 1, but Week 5 could be within the realm of possibility. The Vikings have a Week 6 bye, however, so it's possible that a more realistic target for Hockenson's debut could be Week 7 and beyond.
Hockenson was specifically asked on the NFL Schedule Release '24 show whether he expects to be playing Week 5 versus the Jets in London. The standout tight end said of his recovery from a right ACL and MCL tear he's "kinda taking it day by day, week by week," and that "the progression has been incredible" even though a specific return timetable remains uncertain. Hockenson underwent surgery late January and doesn't seem likely to be ready for Week 1, but Week 5 could be within the realm of possibility. The Vikings have a Week 6 bye, however, so it's possible that a more realistic target for Hockenson's debut could be Week 7 and beyond.
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How do T.J. Hockenson's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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Air Yards Per Game
61.3Air Yards Per Snap
1.22% Team Air Yards
19.5%% Team Targets
20.9%Avg Depth of Target
7.2 YdsCatch Rate
74.8%Drop Rate
2.4%Avg Yds After Catch
3.8% Targeted On Route
26.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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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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T.J. Hockenson
479 routes 127 targets
115 routes 23 targets
1 route 1 target
129 routes 28 targets
151 routes 17 targets
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2023 T.J. Hockenson Split Stats
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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.
Height
6' 5"Weight
248 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.70 secShuttle Time
4.18 secCone Drill
7.02 secVertical Jump
37.5 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
17 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Remains without firm timeline
Hockenson, who tore his ACL and MCL in a Week 16 loss to the Lions in December, remains without a firm return timetable but is excited about the pace of his recovery, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports. "We're just kinda taking it day by day, week by week, there's just so many variables that you can go through in this process," Hockenson said. "...It's been awesome, the progression has been incredible."
ANALYSIS
The talented tight end made an appearance on NFL Network's NFL Schedule Release '24 show Wednesday, and his response came when he was asked about his chances of playing against the Jets in London in Week 5. Hockenson clearly isn't committing to any particular timeline just yet, but he certainly appears to be embracing the recovery journey and remains hopeful of participating in the marquee overseas matchup.
The talented tight end made an appearance on NFL Network's NFL Schedule Release '24 show Wednesday, and his response came when he was asked about his chances of playing against the Jets in London in Week 5. Hockenson clearly isn't committing to any particular timeline just yet, but he certainly appears to be embracing the recovery journey and remains hopeful of participating in the marquee overseas matchup.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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Ahead of schedule in rehab
Hockenson (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn right ACL and MCL, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Undergoes surgery
Hockenson (knee) underwent successful ACL surgery Monday.
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Officially on injured reserve
The Vikings placed Hockenson (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Suffers torn ACL, MCL
Hockenson will require season-ending surgery after sustaining a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Outlook for knee injury 'not good'
Hockenson is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday after sustaining a right knee injury in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions, but the Vikings are bracing for the tight end to miss some time, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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