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NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

T.J. Hockenson put up a 4-36-1 line against Green Bay in Week 1, providing context for Kenyon Sadiq's potential matchup in Week 2 against the same Packers defense.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Big Blue View

T.J. Hockenson is a proven pass-catcher in a good situation to provide periodic touchdown production if you need tight end help on waivers.

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PositiveSleeperSep 15, 2026FFin60

T.J. Hockenson (MIN) was the clear No. 2 behind Justin Jefferson and found the end zone Sunday in Week 1. If he leaked to waivers, he's the best TE available. FAAB bid: 5-8%.

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PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Hockenson is a streaming target for Week 2 as the Vikings face the Bears; in Week 1, he was the No. 2 target behind Justin Jefferson with an 81% route share and 16% target share, posting 4-36-1. The Bears allowed three tight ends to combine for 6 catches and 62 yards in Week 1, signaling a vulnerable matchup. Even if Carson Wentz starts in place of Kyler Murray, the matchup remains attractive because teams will engage in shootouts regularly against Chicago's defense.

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PositiveValueSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson finished Week 1 with a 4-36-1 line and is looking like a decent tight end streamer; he could become a weekly play whether Wentz or Murray is at quarterback for the Vikings.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Acme Packing Company

Hockenson was targeted twice on the Vikings' second quarter touchdown drive, converting a 3rd-down near midfield, and scored a 16-yard touchdown in the third quarter when Zaire Franklin got lost in coverage.

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NegativeValueSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Risky streaming option at tight end traveling to Chicago in Week 2; 22% rostered.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson will be a low-end TE1 some weeks, but the Chicago Bears present a matchup to avoid in Week 2; the Bears defense allowed six catches for 62 yards and no scores to Panthers tight ends in Week 1, ranking 15th in the league against the position.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson posted four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against Green Bay; his four grabs and five targets were second only to Justin Jefferson on the Vikings, salvaging his performance with a late score despite the team's weak aerial attack overall.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Daily Norseman

Hockenson was one of the two veteran targets that Carson Wentz wisely leaned on in his efficient game management, contributing to the Vikings' four straight touchdown finish to close the game.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson was one of the veterans Carson Wentz wisely leaned on in the efficient Vikings offense, part of the quick and professional game plan.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Hockenson scored in Week 1 with the Vikings offense operating efficiently behind Carson Wentz after Kyler Murray's early concussion, contributing to a strong overall offensive performance.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson had four catches for 36 yards but they were mostly key first downs or a touchdown and high leverage plays, many of them difficult catches; his passer rating when targeted was 143.8, just behind Jefferson's 148.8.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Daily Norseman

Hockenson had four catches for 36 yards but they were mostly key first downs or a touchdown and high-leverage plays, mostly difficult catches. His passer rating when targeted was 143.8, just behind Jefferson's 148.8, indicating efficient production on high-value plays.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Acme Packing Company

Hockenson was found open over the middle by Carson Wentz for a 16-yard touchdown reception, pulling the Vikings back to within five points during their comeback from a 22-10 deficit.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson was found open over the middle by Carson Wentz for a 16-yard touchdown, pulling the Vikings back to within five points during their comeback.

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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

T.J. Hockenson caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz in the third quarter, helping the Vikings cut the Green Bay lead to 22-17 and spark their comeback.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Daily Norseman

T.J. Hockenson caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz over the middle in the third quarter, cutting the Packers' lead to 22-17. The TD reception was Wentz's second of the afternoon and helped spark the Vikings' comeback.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026SleeperNFL

T.J. Hockenson scores! lol [Quoted](

T.J. Hockenson scores! lol [Quoted](

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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Hockenson finished last season as TE25 in fantasy points per game; among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 20th in target share, 26th in receiving yards per game, 44th in yards per route run, 27th in first-read share, and 40th in first downs per route run. The source expects a quiet Week 1 against a pass defense that allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity and second-fewest yards per target to tight ends.

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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Hockenson was TE25 in fantasy points per game in 2025. Among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 20th in target share, 26th in receiving yards per game, 44th in yards per route run, 27th in first-read share, and 40th in first downs per route run. The source expects Hockenson to have a quiet Week 1 against a pass defense that allowed the fewest fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Hockenson is part of Kyler Murray's offensive weapons in Kevin O'Connell's system against Green Bay. The source highlights him alongside Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings as elite targets that benefit when Murray has time to find them or when the pocket breaks down.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Vikings TE becomes a speculative add with Kyler Murray's arrival, as Murray's 2024 metrics show 1st-ranked target rate to TEs. Hockenson's production should improve with more stability under center compared to the J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz era, though his role remains secondary to Justin Jefferson. The arrival of Brock Bowers elsewhere in the league may also create additional opportunity.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Daily Norseman

Hockenson is positioned as a secondary receiving option if Gannon employs bracket coverage on Justin Jefferson, forcing the Vikings to attack through Addison, Jauan Jennings, and Hockenson instead.

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NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson is identified as a secondary receiving option that Gannon may accept beating the Vikings if he successfully brackets Justin Jefferson. The implication is that Hockenson could see increased target volume if Gannon's coverage strategy prioritizes shutting down Jefferson.

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NegativeBustSep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Clear tertiary role in Vikings offense behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones, and Jordan Mason; not as explosive as he once was; faces Green Bay Packers defense which allowed 10th fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends last season; a lot would need to go right for huge impact game; can't trust this week.

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PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026SleeperNFL

Saw a Brock Bowers manager pick up T.J. Hockenson... feels so bad, man 😭🥀

Saw a Brock Bowers manager pick up T.J. Hockenson... feels so bad, man 😭🥀

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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Hockenson is ranked TE25 for Week 1 against Green Bay.

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NegativeValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 25th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a value of 23 in half-PPR scoring, placing him in the lower tier of tight end assets.

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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Ranked as TE22, T.J. Hockenson is not recommended for starting lineups by Ian Hartitz until he sees the player perform in a game, citing the crowded target environment in Minnesota.

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PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Green Bay allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity and the second-fewest yards per target to tight ends last year, presenting a difficult matchup for Hockenson in Week 1.

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PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Hockenson was TE25 in fantasy points per game last season. Among 54 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 20th in target share, 26th in receiving yards per game, 44th in yards per route run, 27th in first-read share, and 40th in first downs per route run. The source expects Hockenson to have a quiet Week 1.

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PositiveValueSep 9, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Recommended as streaming option for medium-depth leagues (under 35% rostered); home matchup against Green Bay provides Week 1 TE streaming opportunity.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

T.J. Hockenson made an immediate impact when he joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, establishing himself as a key offensive weapon.

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PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

T.J. Hockenson is ranked as the No. 17 tight end for Week 1 fantasy football.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Daily Norseman

T.J. Hockenson is part of the Vikings' cap chess puzzle related to the Smith signing; the source notes that 'pushing money out only works if you actually want those players long term,' flagging uncertainty about the team's commitment to Hockenson and other restructured players (Blake Cashman, Will Fries, Andrew Van Ginkel) in the context of tight cap flexibility.

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NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026Flock Fantasy

The source recommends cutting TJ Hockenson because there is no scenario in which you would ever play him outside of a Brock Bowers injury, making him a roster liability with minimal upside; the source prefers holding Jonah Coleman for the upside of a JK Dobbins injury or Coleman beating out RJ Harvey for the Ravens backup role.

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PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

The source believes Kyler Murray can make Hockenson fantasy-relevant again, noting that his recent struggles were likely due to injury and quarterback play rather than a decline in talent.

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NegativeValueSep 7, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Dart-throw streaming option vs. GB with 20% rostered; positioned as a speculative tight end pickup for Week 1 streaming.

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NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026FantasyPros Articles

T.J. Hockenson's role in the Vikings' offense gives him a direct path to heavy usage behind Justin Jefferson. When on the field, he plays like a true volume-driven pass-catcher who can line up anywhere across the formation and create mismatches against linebackers and safeties. His ceiling hinges on how quickly new quarterback Kyler Murray locks onto him as a primary option.

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