Lions' offense crashes to surface in shutout by Patriots
The Detroit Lions came into New England with the NFL's top scoring offenseOCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
T.J. HOCKENSON #87 - TIGHT END - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
112 YDS •
13 REC •
0 TD
112 YDS
13 REC
0 TD
Bottled up by Patriots Hockenson caught one of four targets for six yards during Sunday's 29-0 loss to New England.
Impact With DJ Chark (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (shoulder) still sidelined and Amon-Ra St. Brown playing through an ankle sprain, the Patriots seemingly made sure to eliminate Hockenson from the Lions' game plan after the tight end put up prolific numbers against the Seahawks in Week 4. Hockenson was also a guilty party on at least one allowed sack from Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon. With a Week 6 bye on deck, a Lions offense that entered the Week 5 leading the league in yards per game (436.8) will look to get back on track in Week 7 against the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Why T.J. Hockenson May Be 'Problematic' for Patriots Mike D’Abate of Patriots Country answers five questions regarding the Detroit Lions’ Week 5 contest against the New England Patriots.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Good to go Hockenson (hip) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Impact Foot and hip injuries have limited his practice participation, but Hockenson has played more than three-quarters of available snaps each week this year, and he broke out in a big way Week 4 with eight catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-45 win over Seattle. That was with both DJ Chark (ankle) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) out of the lineup, and while Chark is ruled out for at least one more game, St. Brown is listed as questionable ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Officially limited Thursday Hockenson (hip) was limited in practice Thursday.
Impact Meanwhile, the Lions' top running back and wide receiver duo of D'Andre Swift (shoulder/ankle) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) remained sidelined in the second session of Week 5 prep, and receivers DJ Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (ankle) joined Hockenson with a cap in their reps. If both Swift and St. Brown are out Sunday at New England, Hockenson again would be in line for a significant workload after putting up an 8-179-2 line on 12 targets Week 4 against the Seahawks, assuming he gains clearance to play. Friday's practice report may provide clarity on Hockenson's chances to suit up this weekend.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lions' No. 1 offense hoping to pounce on reeling Patriots
The Lions have the league's top-ranked offense through first four games, but it has translated into only one victoryOCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to practice Thursday Hockenson (hip) took part in practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Among Lions skill-position players that didn't mix into drills Wednesday, Hockenson, DJ Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (ankle) got back on the field, while Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and Quintez Cephus (foot) did not. Hockenson's activity level won't be known until the team posts its second injury report of Week 5 prep, but his return to practice is a positive sign in advance of Sunday's game at New England.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Hockenson breaks out, and he'll be ready to do it again for the Lions Hockenson had the best game of his career Sunday, with numbers that will be important when it's time to discuss a long-term extension.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
O'HARA'S WEEK 5 PREVIEW: What's next for Hockenson after big Week 4 performance? Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 5 matchup vs. the Patriots including what's next for tight end T.J. Hockenson, three keys for Detroit a...
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Tending to hip issue Hockenson was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury.
Impact The Lions were without running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle) in Week 4 against the Seahawks, and Hockenson benefited mightily, gathering in eight of 12 targets for 179 yards and two touchdowns. The aforementioned trio of players joined Hockenson on the sideline Wednesday, while Josh Reynolds (ankle) and Quintez Cephus (foot) also didn't practice. Considering the uncertainty in the skill-position ranks, Hockenson could be in line for another huge workload Sunday at New England, but first he'll have to practice and get rid of his injury designation.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lions looking for a fix for the team's defensive woes
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says there’s a recurring theme for his team’s defensive struggles this seasonOCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Tracker: All 39.9 points for T.J. Hockenson in Week 4 Watch all 39.9 points Detroit Lions TE T.J. Hockenson put up against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • NFL.COM
Every T.J. Hockenson catch in 179-yard game | Week 4 Watch every Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson catch in 179-yard game vs. the Seattle Seahawks during Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • NFL.COM
Every T.J. Hockenson catch in 179-yard game Week 4 Watch every Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson catch in 179-yard game vs. the Seattle Seahawks during Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Season-best effort Sunday Hockenson secured eight of 12 targets for 179 yards and two touchdowns while also recording a two-point conversion pass in the Lions' 48-45 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Impact With the Lions down valued short-to-mid-range assets D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), along with DJ Chark (ankle), Hockenson unsurprisingly logged a season high in targets. However, it's what he managed to do with them that stood out, especially considering the talented tight end hadn't topped four receptions or 38 yards in any of the first three games of the season. Hockenson got loose for a 32-yard score in the first quarter, then added the two-point conversion grab early in the fourth following a Josh Reynolds TD and made his final trip to the end zone on a four-yard touchdown catch with 5:26 remaining. The 2019 first-round pick also had a game-long 81-yard catch and run in the second half, making it a career-best day overall. Hockenson will aim to carry over some of the massive Week 4 momentum into a Week 5 road battle against the Patriots, although if even just St. Brown returns, the former's target volume could certainly take a hit.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Geno Smith, Rashaad Penny star as Seahawks beat Lions 48-45
Geno Smith threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score in the first half, and the Seattle Seahawks held off the Detroit Lions for a 48-45 winOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGHLIGHT: Goff high-points Hockenson for TE's second TD of day Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff high-points tight end T.J. Hockenson for TE's second TD of day.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: 81-yard gain! Hockenson racks up the YAC Can't-Miss Play: 81-yard gain! Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff hits tight end T.J. Hockenson who racks up the YAC.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Goff and Hockenson connect for successful two-point conversion Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and tight end T.J. Hockenson connect for successful two-point conversion.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Goff finds Hockenson wide open down the sideline for 32-yard TD Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff finds tight end T.J. Hockenson wide open down the sideline for 32-yard TD.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Good to go for Sunday Hockenson (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Seattle, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Hockenson missed practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday before closing out the week with a full session Friday. He gets a nice matchup against the struggling Seattle defense, and his target-share projection improves with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (shoulder) both out of the lineup. It should lead to more fantasy interest in Hockenson this week, despite his slow start to the season (10-82-1 on 18 targets through three games).
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Lions' T.J. Hockenson, a Pro Bowl TE, anxious to make an impact, any way he can Lions TE TJ Hockenson is on pace for his least production since his rookie year. While he hopes to be a bigger part of the offense, he wants...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • FREEP.COM
T.J. Hockenson Eager to Turn Around 2022 Season Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is ready for potential increased role in offense in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Returns to practice Thursday Hockenson (foot) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Impact Hockenson sat out Wednesday's session due to the foot issue, but his ability to take some reps Thursday seemingly puts him in good position to suit up this weekend against the Seahawks. The availability of other key targets in Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), DJ Chark (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (shoulder/shoulder) is less certain, and Hockenson could be in store for more involvement in the passing game than usual if any of those three players aren't available Sunday. Through three games, Hockenson is averaging 27.3 receiving yards on six targets per contest.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with foot injury Hockenson (foot) was held out of practice Wednesday.
Impact Hockenson was bothered by a hip injury during Week 3 prep but still suited up this past Sunday in Minnesota, reeling in three of four targets for 18 yards and one touchdown. Production has been lacking for the fourth-year tight end this season, as he's compiled a 10-82-1 line on 18 targets through three contests. In the short term, though, Hockenson's status should be watched as the week goes on. with Friday's practice report potentially providing insight into his odds to suit up Sunday versus the Seahawks.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
