T.J. Hockenson 2025 Fantasy Football Snapshot
- Hockenson’s targets dipped post-injury last year, but efficiency remained surprisingly steady.
- Sam Darnold is Seattle now, so young J.J. McCarthy steps in under Kevin O’Connell’s guidance.
- Fully healthy, Hockenson is well-positioned to return to TE1 status.
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| T.J. Hockenson | TE - Minnesota Vikings | Bye:6 |
| Age: 28 | HT: 6-5 | WT: 248 |
2024: Hockenson missed seven games last season while recovering from a torn ACL and MCL he suffered in Week 16 of the 2023 season. The veteran tight end returned to play in 10 games in 2024, catching 41 passes for 455 scoreless yards while averaging 11.1 YPR, but hopes to return to his old form now that he’s more than a year removed from his injury. His efficiency metrics post-injury were nearly identical to what he was averaging before his injury, although his targets per game (6.2) in 2024 marked a noticeable decline from his 2023 average (8.5 targets/gm).
What’s Changed: Sam Darnold is now in Seattle and J.J. McCarthy, last year’s No. 10 overall pick, is expected to take the mantle as QB1. While the quarterback position is again in flux, head coach Kevin O’Connell remains a steady presence and looks more and more like a QB whisperer each passing season. Assuming McCarthy is fit for the role, we would expect Hockenson to see volume befitting a high-end TE1.
2025 Outlook: Hockenson is still only 28 years old and has been a focal point of O’Connell’s offense since he first arrived in Minnesota. A full offseason should benefit him and his fantasy managers heading into this season, and give him a good shot at finishing as a top-12 fantasy option at the position.
**Projections from Spotlight Sports Group
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