Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson may have practiced in full fashion on Friday and Saturday. Still, he remains officially questionable for Monday night's NFC North showdown against the Green Bay Packers.
The rookie tight end suffered a concussion against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4. Since then, Hockenson has spent time on the concussion protocol, including for all of the Week 5 bye.
For the season, Hockenson has 11 catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns. He has dropped one catch out of 17 targets, while also racking up 79 total yards after the catch, per Pro Football Reference. His stout run-blocking may not count as a stat, but the rookie already looks the part one of the NFL's best in the same realm.
“He’s been really great,” coach Matt Patricia said on Hockenson on Saturday, per Detroit Free Press. “I think with all rookies, and he’s a young player, you always try to tread those waters and really learn about the guy.”
If Hockenson is out, the Lions will roll with Jesse James and Logan Thomas at the position, who were both signed in the offseason. For the season, James has five receptions for 46 yards. Thomas has five catches for 47 yards.
Additionally, defensive lineman Mike Daniels (foot) and cornerback Amani Oruwariye (knee) are out. Wide receiver Danny Amendola (chest), defensive back Quandre Diggs (hamstring), defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (elbow), defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (knee) and cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) are questionable for “Monday Night Football.” Quarterback Matthew Stafford (hip) is yet to have an official designation.
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