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T.J. Hockenson #87 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball after a reception against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 4, 2026
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Hockenson slid at the 1-yard line; 76% of fans approved the game-management decision.

Hockenson was the primary offensive weapon on the Vikings' final drive against Miami on October 4, 2026, receiving a reception and advancing to the 1-yard line in the second quarter. He chose to slide down rather than score a touchdown with two minutes remaining in the game; 76% of Daily Norseman survey respondents felt this was the correct decision given that Miami had burned all timeouts and would not receive the ball back, making the touchdown unnecessary to secure the win.

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