T.J. Hockenson

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• Hockenson had an excellent receiving game30%

  Supporters say Hockenson delivered a standout performance, citing his career-high-tying reception total, 119 yards, reliable hands and strong connection with Kyler Murray. Some describe him as carrying Minnesota’s offense in the win.

  • “This is the Kyler Murray we've been waiting to see. Also, what a game for T.J. Hockenson. 11 for 106.”

    @WillRagatz · Oct 4

  • “Man. Kyler Murray dealing all the sudden. Great throw in a window to Jordan Addison, then connects with T.J. Hockenson, who has had a helluva afternoon.”

    @alec_lewis · Oct 4

  • “Some of the quick timing aspects of this offense with Kyler Murray and T.J. Hockenson are starting to materialize, despite no TDs. That's a good sign for things to come.”

    @TylerTalksBall · Oct 4

• The slide was smart game management15%

  Supporters say going down near the goal line protected Minnesota’s lead, allowed the team to run out the clock and avoided another defensive series. They view the decision as unselfish and situationally aware rather than a mistake.

  • “TJ Hockenson had 13 catches for 119 yards, and somehow the conversation is about him NOT scoring. You're GETTING ANGRY Over Nothing!! He slid at the one so the Vikings could kneel out the game. Miami never got another possession. If he scores, the Vikings win. If he slides,”

    @Brawl_w_TimPaul · Oct 5

  • “I absolutely love that improvisation by Kyler Murray to make that 3rd read to the opposite side of the field and the situational awareness by T.J. Hockenson to unselfishly slide just short of the goal line!!! #Skol”

    @TylerTalksBall · Oct 4

  • “#skol Glad Hockenson slid out at the one yard line. As a fan I knew the defense wouldn't have to go back on the field and risk injury ,especially since they were on the field for 41 plays. @Return_Of_RB”

    @JamaicanSunset · Oct 7

• The slide hurt bettors or fantasy players15%

  Critics say Hockenson passed up an available touchdown, costing some bettors or fantasy players points, margin or a narrow win. Their criticism focuses on the consequences for wagers and fantasy scoring rather than his overall receiving performance.

  • “Talk about a bad beat? All Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson had to do was run into the end zone and bettors backing Minnesota would have cashed in. But Hockenson went down at the 1-yard line. And all that money went to those who had Miami.”

    @wccoradio · Oct 5

  • “T.J. Hockenson had a wide-open touchdown. He deliberately didn’t take it. The Vikings were protecting a 15–10 lead over Miami with just over two minutes left. Hockenson caught a pass at the Miami 10. The end zone was right there. Instead, he slid down at the 2-yard line.”

    @ssc_globa1 · Oct 5

  • “Imagine losing by .38 after Hockenson gave up a touchdown 😬”

    @ESPNFantasy · Oct 6

• He should be used in fantasy lineups15%

  Fantasy supporters recommend starting Hockenson or adding him, citing the favorable matchup and increased opportunity when Jefferson is unavailable. Some frame him as a useful rest-of-season option, especially if Jefferson remains out.

  • “Start T.J. Hockenson: This isn't a debate, it's a mismatch. via RotoWire”

    @SharpSixSports · Oct 6

  • “Justin Jefferson ➡️ OUT ❌ Jordan Addison 💎 Jauan Jennings 📈 TJ Hockenson ⚠️”

    @FFDynastyGrill · Oct 2

  • “Week 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds (Players rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo leagues) 1. Will Shipley 2. Keaton Mitchell 3. Brenton Strange 4. Isaac TeSlaa 5. Kirk Cousins 6. Mike Gesicki 7. Roman Wilson 8. TJ Hockenson 9. Keon Coleman 10. Michael Mayer”

    @dynastyinfo411 · Oct 7

• His breakout may not continue7%

  Skeptics say the performance should not automatically be treated as a lasting trend, particularly because Justin Jefferson was absent and Hockenson’s earlier production with Murray was limited. They urge caution in fantasy decisions.

  • “I’m NOT buying these BIG Week 4 performances. Emanuel Wilson TJ Hockenson Darius Cooper Isiah Williams Roman Wilson Kimani Vidal Dyami Brown Efton Chism Ollie Gordon”

    @StartSitEmFF · Oct 6

  • “Some QB concerns in Minnesota, but with Justin Jefferson OUT, Kyler Murray was locked in on TJ Hockenson — who caught all 13 of his targets for 119 yards (and slid on the final play when he could’ve taken a TD).”

    @julianedlow · Oct 6

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