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The Minnesota Vikings were hampered by injuries throughout the 2023 season. One of the Vikings players to go down was star tight end TJ Hockenson. Hockenson tore his ACL and MCL in a Week 16 loss to the Detroit Lions. On Monday, the tight end underwent surgery to fix his torn right ACL, via Kevin […]

Entering Week 16 of the NFL season, the league finds itself contending with a surge of injuries that has sidelined several crucial players. In this week’s comprehensive injury roundup, we will delve into the most noteworthy matchups and significant injuries. We will try to shed light on the implications of these for the likes of […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering a knee injury. The Minnesota tight end endured a torn ACL and MCL. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell reacted to the devastating news Tuesday, via the Minnesota Vikings on X (formerly Twitter). “TJ, I can’t say enough just looking […]

The Minnesota Vikings just have not been able to catch any breaks this season. Yet, somehow, they are 7-8 and still hanging on for a chance to earn a playoff spot. On Christmas Eve, they lost to the Detroit Lions, and the brutal injury luck took another ugly turn for the Vikings. Jordan Addison went […]

The Minnesota Vikings appeared to be prepared to start the home stretch of their season in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions, having a solid chance to make the playoffs and an outside chance at winning the division title. By the end of their Week 16 game, the Vikings had been eliminated from NFC North […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson headed to the locker room during today’s game against the Detroit Lions and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a knee injury, according to Tom Pelissero. Before heading to the locker room, TJ Hockenson was in the blue medical tent after a hit to the […]

It’s do-or-die time for the Minnesota Vikings. After a tough loss against the Cincinnati Bengals last week, Minnesota is fighting for their playoff lives starting in Week 16. First up for their schedule is a match against division rivals Detroit Lions. Considering their current circumstances, a loss here will have disastrous consequences for their playoff […]

Greetings, dedicated fantasy football fans! As we approach the crucial juncture of the fantasy football playoffs in Week 16, the pursuit of championship glory is reaching its pinnacle. Successfully navigating through the playoffs demands a strategic approach. Our Week 16 fantasy tight end rankings are meticulously curated to assist you in staving off elimination and […]

As we plunge into the 2023 fantasy football playoffs, owners brace themselves against potential pitfalls like injuries and challenging matchups. These could disrupt their crucial decisions — particularly in the often unpredictable realm of tight ends. Whether you find yourself in a comfortable lead or a nail-biting scenario, our Week 15 fantasy football tight end […]

The Minnesota Vikings have managed to stay alive despite injuries to numerous key stars. With Justin Jefferson still not ready to return, the statuses of T.J. Hockenson and K.J. Osborn for Week 10 are of major importance. NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero provided a mixed bag of updates for Hockenson and Osborn […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson has been playing through pain as he deals with a rib/oblique injury. Despite the injury, Hockenson hasn’t missed a game. When asked if he’s going to play versus the New Orleans Saints this week, Hockenson said, “That’s the plan,” via ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. The Vikings offense has been riddled […]

As we step into Week 10 of the 2023 fantasy football season, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture. Whether your objective is securing a top seed, rising in the standings, or making a late push for a playoff berth, your decisions regarding tight ends have never carried more significance. Our Week 10 Fantasy Tight […]

We saw every team in action in Week 8. Of course, there was an abundance of standout players and hidden gems at every position. We’re not sure that will happen again in Week 9. We might witness a different story, especially when it comes to tight ends in fantasy football. A quick look at our […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost quarterback Kirk Cousins for the season after he tore his Achilles on Sunday, leaving plenty of questions regarding the team’s 2023 season and beyond. With Cousins set to be a free agent after the season, the Vikings’ long-term quarterback solution is still in limbo. They think they have the guy to […]

A torn Achilles injury. It’s been a quarterback’s worst nightmare, especially in the 2023 season where Aaron Rodgers suffered it in his fourth snap as a New York Jet. Now, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is the latest to have the injury as he’s out for the rest of the season. It’s a brutal occurrence […]

The Minnesota Vikings picked up a massive upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football in Week 7, and a big reason why was because of T.J. Hockenson, who hauled in 11 passes for 86 yards on the night. Hockenson was involved in an interesting moment early on in the game where […]

The Minnesota Vikings have an opportunity to make a statement in Week 7’s Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell wants the Vikings to win so bad he has pulled out a trick out of his magic hat. With the Vikings driving down the field, tight end TJ Hockenson […]

Sunday is National Tight Ends Day. Naturally, the social media king himself, LeBron James, is participating in the festivities and has released a video shouting out some of the best players at the position in the league. This includes Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Mark Andrews and T.J. Hockenson. LeBron James then shouted out Mark Andrews […]

Week 2 of the NFL season is in the books, so it’s time to take a look at the fantasy football tight end rankings for Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season. With Kansas Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews both back in the fold, and both scoring touchdowns in Week […]

The Minnesota Vikings made tight end TJ Hockenson a very happy man on Thursday, signing him to a four-year extension worth $68.5 million a year before he was slated to hit free agency. Hockenson’s extension carries an average annual value of $17.125 million, barely surpassing New York Giants tight end Darren Waller for the highest […]

Last NFL season, at the trade deadline, the Minnesota Vikings traded for T.J. Hockenson. The move was highly respected as Hockenson has a reputation as one of the league’s most complete tight ends. The former Detroit Lion is a good route runner and pass catcher, but he also excels as a blocker, a rarity for […]

The Minnesota Vikings managed to land star tight end TJ Hockenson from the Detroit Lions at the trade deadline last season, and he enjoyed an extremely productive stint with his new team after joining them (60 REC, 519 YDS, 3 TD). Hockenson is going to have a big role with the Vikings in his first […]

One of the Minnesota Vikings’ top targets for the 2023 season may not be available for Week 1, or at the very least may not be 100 percent healthy. Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson is dealing with lower back stiffness and missed most of Wednesday’s practice, according to Adam Schefter. Hockenson missed time earlier this […]

The latest TJ Hockenson injury update finally puts to bed some of the rumors and intrigue surrounding the Minnesota Vikings tight end. The two-time Pro Bowler reported to Vikings training camp on time, but as a limited participant in team drills, uncertainty surrounded his status. Now, Hockenson has cleared up some of the misconceptions and […]

This could be a brilliant year for T.J. Hockenson and the Minnesota Vikings offense. The team is beginning its second year under sharp-minded head coach Kevin O’Connell, and that should be great news for the top 3 receivers on the team. Hockenson is included in that group. and he is the No. 2 receiver on […]

T.J. Hockenson was quite a revelation for the Minnesota Vikings last year following his mid-season trade from the Detroit Lions. The Vikings gave up two future second-round picks to the Lions in order to get their hands on the two-time Pro Bowl tight end, and for the most part, Hockenson has proved that it was […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been an explosive offensive team all season, and they have gotten a huge boost from tight end T.J. Hockenson since acquiring him in a midseason trade with the Detroit Lions. He continued his impressive string of performances in the Wild Card game against the New York Giants. T.J. Hockenson is the […]

We’ve reached Week 10 in fantasy football, and something that is clear is that the tight position beyond Travis Kelce can be an absolute crapshoot. That means fantasy football owners could use some advice with the Week 10 start ’em sit ’em tight ends. Who should be in your lineup and who should be on […]

The Detroit Lions made one of the more shocking moves at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. They not only traded star tight end TJ Hockenson, but they also traded him to their division rival Minnesota Vikings. The Lions are 1-6, with the worst record in the league. They just fired defensive backs coach Aubrey […]

There is a new TE1 in town for the Minnesota Vikings, as TJ Hockenson has just arrived after he was traded to the team by the Detroit Lions just hours before the trade deadline buzzer sounded last Tuesday. Hockenson had the feeling that was going to be moved, but the destination the Lions chose for […]

Tight end TJ Hockenson was recently traded from the Detroit Lions to the Minnesota Vikings. Although Vikings fans were happy to acquire the star tight end, there may have been no one more excited about the deal than Hockenson himself. He wasted no time before firing a shot at his old team, per Andrew Krammar. […]

News broke on Tuesday that the Detroit Lions agreed to a trade sending tight end TJ Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for draft picks. The Lions reportedly also received a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick. The Vikings are acquiring a 2023 fourth-round selection and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick along […]

The Minnesota Vikings made the first big deal on the day of the NFL trade deadline, sending a 2023 second round pick and a 2024 third round pick to the Detroit Lions for tight end TJ Hockenson. In addition to Hockenson, the Vikings received a 2023 fourth-round pick and 2024 conditional fourth-round pick from Detroit. […]

The NFL trade deadline has already seen a couple of big moves get made, and the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions decided to make an intra-division swap for tight end TJ Hockenson. Hockenson has become one of the best tight ends in the NFL recently, but has struggled to make his presence consistently felt with the […]

The Detroit Lions have shockingly agreed to trade star tight end TJ Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings at the 2022 NFL trade deadline, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. In a stunning deal, the Lions will ship Hockenson to their division rivals in exchange for a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round […]

The Detroit Lions have been ravaged by injury so far in the 2022 NFL season. On Wednesday, they received updates on two of their more important offensive weapons. The Lions lost wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during last week’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. They ruled him out with a concussion he sustained during the […]

The Detroit Lions head into their Week 5 road matchup against the New England Patriots with several notable injury concerns. Among them, T.J. Hockenson and Amon-Ra St. Brown each were sidelined from practice on Wednesday due to their respective injuries. Hockenson has been dealing with a hip ailment as of late, while St. Brown continues […]

Jared Goff and the 1-2 Detroit Lions may be heading into their Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks missing several key playmakers. On Thursday’s injury report, nearly the entire Lions offense was either held out of practice or was limited. This in turn included almost all of the key skill players for this offense. […]

The final week of NFL preseason is finally behind us. All 32 teams have made their final cuts and are down to their 53-man rosters. Many of you might have already drafted your fantasy football teams. If so, I would assume you were not too thrilled with your tight end position. After all, there’s usually […]