T.J. HOCKENSON NEWS

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Sits out practice Hockenson (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The Lions haven't suggested that Hockenson suffered any sort of setback with his lingering knee injury coming out of the team's Week 6 loss to the Bengals, so his absence from Wednesday's session may have been for maintenance purposes more than anything. Though he failed to find the end zone for the fourth straight game last week, Hockenson tied his season high with 11 targets and caught eight balls for 74 yards.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Back to double-digit targets Hockenson caught eight of 11 targets for 74 yards during Sunday's 34-11 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Hockenson was the only reasonably productive member of the Lions offense before the game turned into a total blowout. After a number of duds the past few weeks, this output has to be a welcome sight for fantasy managers, especially in PPR formats. While Hockenson's efficiency could be volatile from week to week as long as he's attached to Jared Goff, we can at least expect the Lions' incompetent defense to continue to force the offense into passing situations, which should allow Hockenson to continue adding to his team-leading 44 targets through six weeks.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow throws 3 TDs as Bengals rout winless Lions 34-11

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OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing Sunday Hockenson (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact For the second straight contest, Hockenson is coming off a week in which his practice reps were capped by a knee issue. Still, he logged 81 percent of the offensive snaps last Sunday at Minnesota, which is in the realm of his usual workload (81-93 percent on any given game this season). Hockenson has been relatively quiet since reaching the end zone in Weeks 1 and 2, and he may have a tough time producing Sunday versus a Cincy defense that has allowed just 30.6 receiving yards per game to tight ends this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should play against Bengals Hockenson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact While playing through the knee issue in the Lions' Week 5 loss to Minnesota, Hockenson was on the field for 81 percent of the offensive snaps and finished with two receptions for 22 yards on three targets. Though he doesn't look to be completely over the injury, expect a better performance Week 6 now that he's further removed from the knee issue.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Officially listed as questionable Hockenson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Hockenson played through the same injury last week and handled an 81 percent snap share against Minnesota, though he finished with only two catches for 22 yards on three targets. Limited practices Thursday and Friday put him on track to play again, with the Lions and Bengals kicking off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in limited practice Hockenson (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Hockenson is managing the knee injury for the second week in a row, but the Lions haven't provided any indication that he suffered a setback coming out of Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Though he was held to just 22 yards on two receptions in the contest and then didn't practice Wednesday, Hockenson's return to the field Thursday likely puts him on pace to play this weekend against Cincinnati. However, Hockenson may need to upgrade to full activity Friday to avoid taking a questionable tag into the matchup.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Hockenson (knee) was present for Thursday's practice, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

Impact It remains to be seen how the Lions list the tight end's participation level, but Hockenson's return to the field, in any capacity, represents a positive indicator with regard to his Week 6 status. Last week, Hockenson also followed a Wednesday DNP with a return to practice Thursday before being listed as questionable for this past Sunday's game against the Vikings, which he ended up suiting up for. That pattern could well be repeated in advance of this weekend's game against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bothered by knee again Hockenson (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Hockenson was listed as questionable with the same injury Week 5, ultimately playing 81 percent of the Lions' offensive snaps but catching just two passes for 22 yards on three targets in a 19-17 loss to Minnesota. A return to practice Thursday or Friday would put him on track to play again this Sunday against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down by Minnesota Hockenson caught two of three targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 19-17 loss to Minnesota.

Impact With Detroit down its two best offensive linemen, Hockenson seemingly saw increased responsibilities in pass protection at the expense of his receiving production. Even though fantasy managers can't be satisfied with three straight scoreless weeks with less than 50 receiving yards, the return of starting left tackle Taylor Decker (finger) could free Hockenson up to run more routes, and the impending return of Tyrell Williams (concussion) could help open take attention away from Hockenson in the passing game. The third-year tight end will next take aim at the Bengals in Week 6.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook inactive; T.J. Hockenson, Penei Sewell to play for Lions T.J. Hockenson and Penei Sewell are active for Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings after missing practice time with injuries this week

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Active in Week 5 Hockenson (knee) is active for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

Impact After missing practice to begin Week 5 prep, Hockenson managed to put in limited sessions Thursday and Friday and set himself up to be a game-time decision. He's made the necessary progress to play Sunday, but it bears watching whether he'll be able to handle his typical 80-plus percent of the offensive snaps. After relatively quiet Weeks 3 and 4 -- a combined six catches for 52 yards and no TDs on 10 targets -- Hockenson will look to get back on track against a Vikings defense that has conceded the third highest YPT (10.5 yards) to tight ends this season.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Expected to play Sunday Hockenson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Minnesota, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Hockenson was held out of Wednesday's practice before logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday. He was thought to be more of a true game-time call as of Friday, but Schefter's report suggests Hockenson's status is less of a question mark. Still, fantasy managers will want to watch make sure Hockenson avoids the Lions' inactive list, which will be released approximately 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Listed as questionable Hockenson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

Impact Hockenson is believed to have picked up the injury last week, though he saw eight targets and handled an 82-percent snap share in a 24-14 loss to the Bears. He was then held out of Wednesday's practice before logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday. He looks to be truly questionable, with the tight end noting that he'll ice his knee Saturday and hope for the best Sunday morning, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Hockenson also mentioned that his injury is a result of repeated hits to his knees, rather than any structural or internal issue. Still, fantasy managers should treat him as a game-time call ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, with Darren Fells likely filling in as Detroit's top tight end if Hockenson can't go.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Hockenson (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Hockenson took a step forward with his activity after not practicing in any capacity Wednesday, but according to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, the tight end wasn't doing much on the field during Thursday's session. With that in mind, Hockenson's status for Sunday's game against the Vikings could truly be in question, potentially further weakening a winless Lions squad that is already expected to be missing three starting offensive linemen (tackles Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell and center Frank Ragnow) in Week 5. The Lions will evaluate Hockenson at Friday's practice before deciding whether he'll carry an injury designation into the weekend.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings need boost but can't bank on winless Lions as remedy

The Minnesota Vikings have defeated the Detroit Lions more than any other team over 60-plus years in the NFL

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS