T.J. Hockenson
#1 TE,
Vikings
ACTUAL 2022
86 FPTS
RANK: 29
2023 SEASON
167 FPTS
RANK: 5
AGE
25 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'5'' / 248 lbs
COLLEGE
Iowa
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | TARGET | RECPT | REYD | RETD | REAVE |
| 2023 | 16 | 167 | 5th | 95 | 67 | 702 | 5 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 7 | 86 | 29th | 43 | 26 | 395 | 3 | 15.2 |
| 3yr Ave | 13 | 133 | 15th | 81 | 53 | 558 | 4 | 10.53 |
Paces pass catchers in loss
Published: 2025-01-13
Hockenson brought in all five targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 27-9 wild-card loss to the Rams on Monday night. He finished the regular season with 41 receptions for 455 yards on 62 targets over 10 games.
The veteran tight end was one of the few bright spots in the disappointing season-ending loss, bringing in Sam Darnold's only touchdown pass of the night from 26 yards out with just over five minutes remaining in the game. It was an encouraging finish for Hockenson amid a disappointing team outcome, as he missed the first seven games of the season while completing his recovering from multiple ligament tears in his knee that he'd suffered late in the 2023 season. Hockenson seemingly worked back to full health down the stretch and even recorded one 100-yard performance, which should leave him poised for a big 2025 season as he likely begins working with J.J. McCarthy (knee) as his quarterback.
Fantasy Points by Week 2022
Weekly Stats 2022
| Fantasy Points | Betting | Receiving Stats | Routes Run | |||||||||||||||||||||
| WEEK | STADIUM | GAME | RANK | TARGET | SPREAD | O/U | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVG | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | SLOT | TIGHT | WIDE | |||
| 1 PHI | Dome 72° | 7.8 | 16th | 1.95 | 6.5 | 48.5 | 7 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 0% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19% | 22% | 59% | 19% | |||
| 2 WAS | Dome 82° | 5.6 | 25th | 1.87 | 1.5 | 48.5 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 40% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21% | 20% | 50% | 30% | |||
| 3 @MIN | Dome 64° | 10.8 | 11th | 3.60 | 6.5 | 52.5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11% | 36% | 51% | 14% | |||
| 4 SEA | Dome 62° | 39.9 | 1st | 4.99 | -3.5 | 49.5 | 12 | 8 | 179 | 2 | 22.4 | 8.8 | 13.6 | 11% | 4 | 3 | 1 | 31% | 34% | 48% | 18% | |||
| 5 @NE | Outdoor 60° | 1.6 | 45th | 1.60 | 3.0 | 46.5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13% | 32% | 52% | 16% | |||
| 7 @DAL | Dome 75° | 8.8 | 15th | 2.20 | 7.0 | 47.5 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 12.0 | 8.3 | 3.8 | 0% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 20% | 74% | 6% | |||
| 8 MIA | Dome 53° | 11.0 | 11th | 3.67 | 4.0 | 50.5 | 4 | 3 | 80 | 0 | 26.7 | 9.0 | 17.7 | 0% | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11% | 15% | 67% | 17% | |||
| 9 @WAS | Outdoor 71° | 16.0 | 4th | 1.78 | -3.0 | 43.5 | 9 | 9 | 70 | 0 | 7.8 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23% | 32% | 53% | 15% | |||
| 10 @BUF | Outdoor 38° | 11.5 | 7th | 1.64 | 6.5 | 46.5 | 10 | 7 | 45 | 0 | 6.4 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 13% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 36% | 58% | 7% | |||
| 11 DAL | Dome 29° | 8.4 | 11th | 1.68 | 2.5 | 47.5 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 0 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 17% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32% | 30% | 59% | 11% | |||
| 12 NE | Dome 36° | 15.3 | 5th | 3.06 | -2.5 | 42.5 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 1 | 8.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 0% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16% | 22% | 72% | 6% | |||
| 13 NYJ | Dome 37° | 7.3 | 15th | 1.83 | -3.0 | 45.5 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 8.3 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18% | 31% | 62% | 7% | |||
| 14 @DET | Dome 40° | 11.7 | 8th | 1.95 | 2.5 | 52.5 | 8 | 6 | 77 | 0 | 12.8 | 8.5 | 2.7 | 14% | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20% | 16% | 64% | 20% | |||
| 15 IND | Dome 19° | 8.3 | 18th | 2.77 | -3.5 | 47.5 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 0% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17% | 22% | 62% | 15% | |||
| 16 NYG | Dome 2° | 35.9 | 1st | 2.76 | -4.5 | 47.5 | 16 | 13 | 109 | 2 | 8.4 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 0% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34% | 26% | 69% | 5% | |||
| 17 @GB | Outdoor 39° | 12.9 | 10th | 1.84 | 3.5 | 47.5 | 12 | 7 | 59 | 0 | 8.4 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 13% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34% | 36% | 47% | 17% | |||
| 18 @CHI | Outdoor 32° | 2.6 | 41st | 2.60 | -6.5 | 44.5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16.0 | 5.0 | 11.0 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3% | 24% | 64% | 12% | |||
Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Receiving Averages | |||||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | TOUCH | RANK | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVE | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | |
| Home | Dome | 23 | 21 | 0.6 | 1.78 | 8th | 7.5 | 5.1 | 54 | 0.5 | 10.7 | 5.9 | 5.0 | 7% | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | |
| Away | Outdoor | 15 | 14 | 0.6 | 1.45 | 38th | 6.7 | 4.5 | 43 | 0.1 | 9.6 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 6% | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |
| Away | Dome | 4 | 4 | 2.6 | 1.81 | 30th | 5.8 | 4.0 | 39 | 0.5 | 9.8 | 6.9 | 2.2 | 6% | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |
| Away | Retractable Dome | 3 | 3 | 3.9 | 1.94 | 22nd | 6.0 | 4.3 | 53 | 0.3 | 12.3 | 8.3 | 4.0 | 7% | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |
Career Stats by Season: 2019 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Receiving Stats | Routes Run | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | TRGT | REC | YD | TD | AVG | AIR | YAC | DROP | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | SLOT | TIGHT | WIDE | ||
| 2019 | 22 | DET | 12 | 7 | 81 | 31st | 59 | 32 | 367 | 2 | 11.5 | 6 | 6 | 6% | 15 | 6 | 0 | 11% | 32% | 61% | 7% | ||
| 2020 | 23 | DET | 16 | 16 | 175 | 5th | 101 | 67 | 723 | 6 | 10.8 | 6 | 5 | 10% | 33 | 6 | 1 | 18% | 29% | 61% | 11% | ||
| 2021 | 24 | DET | 12 | 12 | 145 | 14th | 84 | 61 | 583 | 4 | 9.6 | 6 | 3 | 2% | 24 | 8 | 0 | 15% | 41% | 48% | 11% | ||
| 2022 | 25 | DET | 7 | 7 | 86 | 29th | 43 | 26 | 395 | 3 | 15.2 | 7 | 8 | 10% | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8% | 26% | 57% | 17% | ||
Struggles with eight targets
Published: 2025-01-05
Hockenson had two receptions on eight targets for nine yards in Sunday's 31-9 loss to the Lions.
Horrible catch rates was the theme for the Vikings' receiving unit in Sunday's NFC North battle for the No. 1 seed in the conference. Hockenson, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison combined for just six receptions on 23 targets (26 percent catch rate) in quarterback Sam Darnold's worst game of an otherwise impressive season. The 28-year-old Hockenson finishes the regular season with 41 receptions, 455 yards and no touchdowns in an injury-shortened campaign. Minnesota's entire offense will try to get back on track ahead of next Monday's wild-card round matchup against the Rams.
Racks up 68 yards
Published: 2024-12-29
Hockenson recorded five receptions on six targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers.
Hockenson recorded his highest yardage total since Week 12, highlighted by a 28-yard grab up the seam to help set up a field goal just before halftime. While his yardage totals haven't been particularly impressive, Hockenson's role has been consistent as he has at least five targets in six straight contests.
Finishes with 27 yards Sunday
Published: 2024-12-22
Hockenson had two receptions on five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks.
Hockenson struggled to put up big numbers Sunday, finishing with his second-lowest receiving total of the season against Seattle. The 26-year-old has been held scoreless in eight starts this season, resulting in middling statistics for a shallow fantasy position. Hockenson and his managers will hope for better results against Green Bay next Sunday.
Five-catch effort Monday
Published: 2024-12-16
Hockenson brought in five of seven targets for 52 yards in the Vikings' 30-12 win over the Bears on Monday night.
Hockenson played third wheel in the air attack to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but the veteran tight end still turned in a solid line that featured his second-highest catch total since Week 10. Hockenson also drew the second-most targets of any of his first seven games since his delayed season debut, and he should once again garner a fair amount of Sam Darnold's attention in a Week 16 road trip to Seattle.
Four catches in Week 14 win
Published: 2024-12-08
Hockenson secured four of five targets for 45 yards in the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
The veteran tight end was quiet throughout most of the afternoon, but he opened the second half with catches of 10 and 18 yards on the Vikings' first possession of the third quarter. Hockenson's reception total was the third highest of his injury-delayed season, as was his yardage tally. Hockenson and the Vikings next welcome in the Bears for a Week 15 home matchup on Monday night, Dec. 16.
Just three receptions in win
Published: 2024-12-03
Hockenson had three receptions for 28 yards on six targets in Sunday's win over Arizona.
Hockenson didn't produce much yardage but he was still tied for second on the team in targets. He should rebound next week against Atlanta. One concern is that he has just five targets inside the 20-yard line this season and no targets inside the five-yard line. He hasn't been part of the Red Zone mix so far this season.
Breaks out against Bears
Published: 2024-11-24
Hockenson recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 114 yards in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Bears.
Hockenson gained a combined 112 yards in his first three games of the season, though he had an explosive performance in Sunday's win with three receptions of at least 20 yards. It was also his first 100-yard performance since Week 10 of the 2023 season. The Vikings talked up Hockenson's role heading into Sunday's matchup, particularly with Josh Oliver (ankle) sidelined, and he should start to see a more consistent role moving forward.
Playing time likely to trend upward
Published: 2024-11-22
Hockenson said Friday that he expects his playing time to start trending upward over the course of the remainder of the season, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Hockenson has played just under 50 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the three games he's played in since his activation from the reserve/PUP list, but that was by design, according to the Vikings' star tight end. With Josh Oliver (ankle) battling an injury, Hockenson has been seeing more practice reps in packages he hasn't played in since his 2024 debut in Week 9. Getting on the field more should directly lead to an increase in routes and potential targets, raising both Hockenson's fantasy floor and ceiling.