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PositiveMatchupOct 28, 2026NFL Fantasy - The Athletic

T.J. Hockenson has a great matchup this week according to the source's team matchup rankings.

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NegativeValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 17th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 11, placing him in the lower tier of trade assets.

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PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026SleeperNFL

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Tight End Fantasy PPG Leaders: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Trey McBride 3 - Isaiah Likely 4 - George Kittle 5 - Tyler Warren 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Travis Kelce 8 - Dallas Goedert 9 - TJ Hockenson 10 - Dalton Kincaid 11 - Tucker Kraft 12 - Mike Gesicki

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson returned from a concussion to displace Jordan Addison and serve as the WR2, leading the Vikings crew in targets when the team got into scoring position. His route rate dropped from 76% (Weeks 1-4) to 67% (Week 7), but target share remained steady at 26% and 22%, with consistent 25% targets per route run. He has just one game with a catchable target under 75%. Three of the Vikings' next five games are against defenses inside the top 12 in PPG allowed to TEs. The source recommends Hockenson should be in TE1 spot moving forward unless you have a better option.

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PositiveMatchupOct 28, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Hockenson faces a highly favorable matchup against Detroit Lions in Week 8. The Lions have performed brutally against tight ends, with eight different tight ends scoring 13-plus fantasy points against them—twice as many as the next-closest team—despite playing one fewer game than 22 other teams. The Lions' zone-heavy secondary coupled with frequent blitzing by linebackers has left them especially soft over the middle. Hockenson, who is fourth at the position in target share (21%), is well-positioned to capitalize on this matchup and is ranked third among tight ends for Week 8.

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PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

T.J. Hockenson leads the Vikings with 27 catches for 237 yards and two touchdowns through six games, making him the team's most-targeted pass-catcher despite the Vikings' overall passing game struggles.

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PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tight end leading Vikings with 27 catches for 237 yards and 2 TDs; team-high in receptions despite Vikings' overall pass-limited offense; key receiving target in balanced attack.

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PositiveMatchupOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Hockenson draws the best matchup available for opposing tight ends in Week 8 against Detroit. The Lions allow the most receiving yards, touchdowns, and fantasy points per game to tight ends this season and deploy as much man coverage as any team in football. Against man coverage this season, Hockenson is averaging 3.3 yards per route run, the highest mark among all tight ends. He's run out routes nearly 23% of the time, which is notable given Detroit allows the third-most catches (25), fifth-most yards (233), and fourth-highest catch rate (78.1%) off out routes this season. Even with Brian Branch back last week, Tucker Kraft posted 48 yards and a score against Detroit. Minnesota's passing game has been underwhelming, but the source expects that to change in Detroit, and Hockenson could have revenge on his mind.

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PositiveMatchupOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Hockenson is upgraded for Week 8 at the Lions, who rank No. 1 in largest fantasy boost allowed to TEs (+11.1). Hockenson returned in Week 7 off bye looking rejuvenated (11.5 fantasy points, 4-35-1 receiving, 5 targets, 22% air yard share, 100% end zone target share, 77 Utilization Score). Despite Lions' No. 2 home-field advantage over five years (+7.69), divisional road dogs are sharp (752-641-37 ATS, 4.8% ROI), and Lions could be without CB Ennis Rakestraw (ankle) and FS Kerby Joseph (knee, PUP). Freedman would start Hockenson in Guillotine Leagues this week.

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PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Hockenson caught 4 of 5 targets for 35 yards and a touchdown with 18.5% adjusted target share (up from 3.2% in Week 5) in Week 7, showing significant volume increase for the Vikings tight end.

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PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson is ranked as the TE13 in week 8 rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, with Minnesota traveling to Detroit.

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PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026Daily Norseman

Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray in Week 7 against Indianapolis, putting the Vikings ahead in a 16-10 victory; demonstrates red-zone target share and role in Vikings' offense.

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NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson recorded a 5-yard touchdown catch against Indianapolis, one of only four touchdown drives the Vikings' offense has generated since Week 3, highlighting the Vikings' offensive struggles despite their 6-0 record.

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PositiveValueOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Trade value of 5.9 with a +0.6 week-over-week increase and TEP value increase of 0.6; modest upward movement reflects stable improvement.

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PositiveValueOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Hockenson is at the top of the tight end streaming options for Week 8. He faces the Detroit Lions, who have surrendered 29.4 PPR fantasy points per game to tight ends.

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NegativeMatchupOct 27, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Hockenson, ranked TE22 in ROS rankings, typically sees 4-5 targets per game with a Week 4 high of 13 targets, demonstrating consistency. He faces the Lions, who have allowed 4 TDs to tight ends in the past two games, presenting a favorable matchup opportunity.

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PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Hockenson is the only Minnesota pass catcher with a good shot at living up to ADP. He posted a 28% per-route target rate—way above Addison's 17%—and played 77% of snaps with a 66% route share. This was the first time all season that Hockenson, Jefferson, Addison, and Kyler Murray all started and finished a game.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson scored a receiving touchdown against the Colts in the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 16-10 victory on October 25, 2026, contributing to the offensive output despite the Vikings' overall offensive struggles noted in the game recap.

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Daily Norseman

Hockenson scored a receiving touchdown against the Colts in the 4th quarter, contributing to the Vikings' 16-10 victory and demonstrating continued offensive involvement despite the offense's overall sputtering performance.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson was a waiver wire pickup from the previous week who turned in a good game in Week 7, demonstrating success as a tight end option worth adding.

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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Hockenson benefited from a well-designed tight end red zone play call by Kevin O'Connell featuring a split flow look where Hockenson slipped past the offensive line and evaded coverage undetected in a tight area.

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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson scored a touchdown in Week 7 against Indianapolis and is actively involved in Minnesota's undefeated 6-0 offense, celebrating with Jefferson in the fourth quarter.

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PositiveNewsOct 25, 2026Underdog NFL

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National TE Day TDs: Darnell Washington Darren Waller Davis Allen (2) Drew Sample Kyle Pitts Mason Taylor (2) Mike Gesicki Nick Muse TJ Hockenson Trey McBride Tucker Kraft

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PositiveNewsOct 25, 2026SleeperNFL

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TEs that have scored on National TE Day: Darnell Washington Kyle Pitts Nick Muse Drew Sample Mike Gesicki Darren Waller TJ Hockenson Mason Taylor Trey McBride Tucker Kraft Davis Allen

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NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Vikings (vs Colts): Jordan Mason came back and Aaron Jones left at Q4 12:22 with an injury and did not return Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 63%, 12 at 20%, 21 at 10%, 22 at 3%, 13 at 3% RBs: Jordan Mason: 63% opp share, 62% rush att share, 50% route share, 13% TPRR, 0.00 YPRR, 67% of 2min RB snaps, 18% 3rd down snap share He was the lead back in his 1st game back, even if it wasn't pretty - with Jones hurt, he's an RB2 next week Aaron Jones: 33% opp share, 33% rush att share, 20% route share,...

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

T.J. Hockenson caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray near the pylon in the fourth quarter to give Minnesota a 13-10 lead, providing a key scoring play for the Vikings offense.

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PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Hockenson finished Week 7 with 11.5 fantasy points, reaching TE1 territory; his score was crucial to his fantasy total for the week.

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PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

After posting four receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 7 against Indianapolis, Hockenson recorded his first touchdown since Week 1 against Green Bay. Following a weak Week 5 performance prior to the bye and a strong Week 4 effort against Miami, Hockenson is back and is a solid TE2 in most fantasy leagues going forward.

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Daily Norseman

Hockenson caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray on the first play after Murray's 35-yard scramble, giving the Vikings their first lead of the day at 13-10; the touchdown came on National Tight Ends Day.

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

T.J. Hockenson caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray on the play immediately following Murray's 35-yard scramble, giving the Vikings their first lead of the day at 13-10 on National Tight Ends Day.

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson caught a touchdown pass from Kyler Murray early in the fourth quarter, continuing to serve as a key target in the Vikings' offensive scheme during their 16-10 win over the Colts.

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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter against Indianapolis, stretching for the pylon to give the Vikings the lead in a 16-10 victory. The source highlights this as a key moment in Minnesota's narrow win, demonstrating Hockenson's ability to deliver in crucial situations on National Tight Ends Day.

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson caught a five-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray in the fourth quarter to give the Vikings a 13-10 lead with 14:36 remaining against the Colts.

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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

T.J. Hockenson is returning for the Vikings after missing time; with Jordan Mason, Christian Darrisaw, and Jordan Addison also back, the Vikings' offense is at near full strength for the first time since Week 1, and the Colts' defense is without star cornerback Sauce Gardner, creating secondary openings that should benefit Hockenson.

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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Daily Norseman

Hockenson needs consistent involvement in the Vikings offense as part of a broader strategy to spread targets beyond Jefferson; increased role and target share are necessary for offensive balance.

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PositiveInjuryOct 24, 2026Flock Fantasy

Returning to Vikings lineup with full practice participation; part of healthy Vikings offense alongside Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, all practicing in full.

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PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hockenson returns for Week 7 after injury, rejoining the Vikings offense alongside Addison and Mason. The Colts' loss of Sauce Gardner may prompt increased passing attempts, benefiting Hockenson's target opportunities.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 24, 2026Daily Norseman

Tight end returning from injury after strong Week 4 performance followed by early exit in Week 5; reader poll shows 19% of respondents believe his return will have the biggest impact among four Vikings players coming back, indicating moderate confidence in his fantasy contribution.

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PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

T.J. Hockenson had a breakout performance against Miami with 13 catches and 119 yards, which is more catches and yards than he accumulated in all his other four games combined (10 catches, 83 yards). This exemplifies Miami's extreme vulnerability to tight ends.

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PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026Gang Green Nation

Hockenson turned back the clock with 13 catches and 119 yards against the Dolphins, more catches and yards than he has in all his other games combined. In his other four games played, he has 10 catches and 83 yards. This demonstrates Miami's vulnerability to tight ends and serves as a comp for what Kenyon Sadiq or Mason Taylor could do this week.

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