T.J. HOCKENSON NEWS

First touchdown of season Hockenson caught three of four targets for 18 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.

Impact On a day when Josh Reynolds paced the Lions in most receiving categories, Hockenson saw a downturn in targets after seeing seven in each of his first two outings of the year. Fortunately, he salvaged his fantasy day by snagging his first touchdown of the year on a bootleg that left Hockenson wide open in the flats. While fantasy managers still have yet to see a ceiling game out of the fourth-year tight end, it will be interesting to see if Hockenson could become a bigger priority in Detroit's short-area passing game if D'Andre Swift (shoulder) needs to miss time after suffering an injury for the second time in as many weeks.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Campbell left with FG try regret in last-minute loss

Detroit coach Dan Campbell reaped the rewards of an aggressive approach all afternoon

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings rally past Lions 28-24 on Osborn's last-minute TD

Kirk Cousins connected with a wide-open K

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHT: Goff to Hockenson for 5-yard Lions TD Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson catches a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Playing in Week 3 Hockenson (hip) is listed as active Sunday at Minnesota.

Impact Despite having a cap on his practice reps during Week 3 prep, Hockenson will play through a hip issue Sunday. His output has been lacking through two games, with a catch rate of 50 percent and 4.6 YPT on his 14 targets. Fortunately for Hockenson, he's taking on a Vikings defense that has given up a league-worst 10.6 YPT to tight ends this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on T.J Hockenson, Dawson Knox impacting Week 3 start 'em, sit 'em calls T.J. Hockenson and Dawson Knox headline the key tight ends who might not play in Week 3. Get the latest injury news and updates on these TEs...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deemed questionable, should play Hockenson (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Justin Rogers of The Detroit News suggests each of the four Lions listed as questionable is likely to play, including Hockenson and RB D'Andre Swift (ankle). The tight end managed limited practice participation Wednesday through Friday, putting him on track to be active ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday. If not, Brock Wright would be the best bet for snaps and targets at tight end for the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Hockenson (hip) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Impact Hockenson has opened Week 3 prep with back-to-back capped sessions as he deals with a hip injury. He'll look to log every rep Friday, but even if he's unable to, he doesn't seem to be a candidate to sit out Sunday in Minnesota. Friday's practice report could provide some insight into Hockenson's upcoming availability.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Able to practice Thursday Hockenson (hip) is participating in practice Thursday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Hockenson was limited to begin the week Wednesday, and while the extent of his participation Thursday has yet to be clarified, it's good that he's able to take the field. The 25-year-old tight end doesn't appear to be in danger of sitting out in Week 3 against the Vikings, and he'll look to step up his production after mustering just 64 yards through two games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bothered by hip Hockenson was a limited practice participant Wednesday with a hip injury.

Impact It's likely a minor injury, given that Hockenson managed a limited practice after playing 89 percent of Detroit's snaps on offense in a Week 2 win over Washington. He's seen 14 targets through two weeks while handling an every-down role, but with only seven catches for 64 yards he's still looking for his first productive day as a pass catcher ahead of Sunday's road game against the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Meager production again Hockenson caught three of seven targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 36-27 win over Washington.

Impact Hockenson yet again saw a healthy amount of attention in the passing game, but he didn't do much with the chances he had outside of a fourth-quarter fingertip catch that went for 18 yards. Instead, Amon-Ra St. Brown remained the focal point of the Lions' passing game while D'Andre Swift, DJ Chark and Josh Reynolds saw a handful of looks. While Hockenson investors can at least take solace in the fact that the tight end ranks second on the team and top 10 among tight ends in targets in advance of Monday night's games, Hockenson will need to show heightened involvement near the red zone or as a downfield receiver in order to become a reliable fantasy option. Next up is a Week 3 road matchup with the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions aim to keep fans, Commanders trying to get them back

The NFL gave the Detroit Lions two straight home games to open the season for the first time since 1997

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense

The evolution for three-time defending NFC North champion Green Bay into a defense-driven team has been underway for awhile

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds: Best bets for which team ends playoff drought

Eight NFL teams have active postseason droughts. Our betting experts select which team will end its playoff skid in 2022.

AUGUST 29, 2022

School of Hard Knocks For Dan Campbell, Not T.J. Hockenson The Lions head coach is standing out on Hard Knocks and we're hoping his tight end T.J. Hockenson stands out too.

AUGUST 24, 2022 • SI.COM

Likely not playing Saturday Hockenson is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Colts, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Impact This shouldn't come as a surprise considering coach Dan Campbell hinted Jared Goff, among other Lions veterans, would not suit up for the contest. Hockenson also didn't play in the preseason opener last week, so it's possible the multi-year starter could see action in the exhibition finale next Sunday.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Hockenson faces a crucial fantasy football season in 2022 A pivotal year is ahead for the former first-round draft choice.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEHUDDLE.COM

Lions' Hutchinson earning praise from teammates, coaches

Detroit Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson has been getting his work done on the field and quietly has been handling his business off it

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Observations: T.J. Hockenson Welcomes Aidan Hutchinson to NFL The pads came on and the hits were felt by several member of the defense on Monday morning.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Observations: T.J. Hockenson Welcomes Aidan Hutchinson to NFL The pads came on and the hits were felt by several member of the defense on Monday morning.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mic'd Up: TE T.J. Hockenson at Lions training camp Listen to Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson during training camp.

JULY 30, 2022 • NFL.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions TE T.J. Hockenson feels boost of new weapons, offensive coordinator ahead of Year 4 'Nobody wants it more than' Detroit Lions CB Jeff Okudah in recovery from torn Achilles

JULY 28, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

T.J. Hockenson Has 'Comfortability' with Dan Campbell, Ben Johnson Read more on what Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson had to say about Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson on day one of training camp.

JULY 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lions optimistic going into second season under Campbell

The Detroit Lions are optimistic that the needs they addressed in the offseason will make the second year under coach Dan Campbell much better than the first in 2021 when they won...

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

T.J. Hockenson Has Fifth-Highest Madden 23 Rating Among Tight Ends While the Detroit Lions wide receivers did not rate well in Madden 23, T.J. Hockenson received one of the top ratings for tight ends.

JULY 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM