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T.J.Hockenson

TETE#87MIN Vikings
6'5" • 248lbs • 29y/o
Overall Grade '26
76.8
7th/33 - TEs
Receiving Yards '26
195
9th/33 - TEs
Touchdowns '26
1
15th/33 - TEs
WK 5 MATCHUP
good
@ NO 10/11, 5:00 PM
T.J. Hockenson headshot
T.J.
Hockenson
TE
#87
|
MIN Vikings
BIO
KEY INSIGHTS
MATCHUP
PAST PERFORMANCE
WEEK PROJECTIONS
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/11/2026
T.J. Hockenson is a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings who earned a 76.8 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 7th among 33 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 83.3 ranked 4th among 33 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 22 receptions on 25 targets for 195 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns. Hockenson averaged 8.9 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 75 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 0 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 6.6 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Minnesota Vikings
2022 - Present
Detroit Lions
2019 - 2022
Iowa Hawkeyes
2016 - 2018

Honors

Honor
Year
PFF101
2023
PFF second-team All-Pro
2023
Pro Bowl selection
2020, 2022
John Mackey Award
2018

Key Insights

  1. T.J. Hockenson
    TE
    @NO
    | Sun 5:00pm
    T.J. Hockenson headshot
    MIN TE T.J. Hockenson faces NO defense vulnerable to tight end production
    Hockenson ranks 6th among TE in target rate and should see consistent opportunities against a NO defense that ranks 26th in yards allowed per route run to the position.
  2. MIN
    4-0
    Sun 5:00pm
    @ Caesars Superdome
    NO
    1-3
    Head on over to game view to see more betting opportunities and insights on this weeks upcoming games.

Week Matchup

player-headshot
T. Hockenson
18
th
/80
Rec
VS
GOOD
vs defense
proj snaps
VS
Safety Coverage
28
th
/32
Cov
10.9
VS
Linebacker Coverage
17
th
/32
Cov
10.2
VS
Cornerback Coverage
31
st
/32
Cov
8.6

Past Performance

Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.2
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
5
4
3
2
1
0
1 TDS
GB
WK 1
0 TDS
@CHI
WK 2
0 TDS
@TB
WK 3
0 TDS
MIA
WK 4
0 TDS
@NO
WK 5
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Week Projections

Rankings
Projected points are noted based on PPR.
PROJ PTS
9.4
@ NO Saints WK 5
WEEKLY RANK
TE-12
@ NO Saints WK 5
PROJ REC YDS
37.3
@ NO Saints WK 5
PROJ TDS
0.3
@ NO Saints WK 5
PROJ REC
4.2
@ NO Saints WK 5
PROJ TGTS
5.3
@ NO Saints WK 5

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
76.8
AVG
7th/33 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
83.3
AVG
4th/33 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
25
8th/33 TEs
RECEPTIONS
22
3rd/33 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
195
9th/33 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
1
15th/33 TEs

Receiving

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Rank
15
th
Pass Snaps
125
8
th
Targets
25
16
th
Routes Run
99
3
rd
Receptions
22
9
th
Receiving Yards
195
15
th
Receiving Touchdowns
1
1
st
Drops
0
22
nd
Yards Per Reception
8.9
26
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
3.4
14
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
112.5
17
th
Average Depth of Target
6.6

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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