T.J. HOCKENSON NEWS

Week 14 Studs and Duds: T.J. Hockenson leads team in receptions, finds end zone Identifying the Studs and Duds from the Detroit Lions Week 14loss to the conference-leading Green Bay Packers.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Rodgers-led Packers on brink of NFC North title, play Lions

Aaron Rodgers had his 37th birthday recently and is showing no signs of slowing down

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has become a better pro. Here's how Detroit Lions laid out a plan for tight end T.J. Hockenson to become a better pro. It has paid off and has put him on track to set a team re...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Reels in seven passes Hockenson caught seven of his nine targets for 84 yards during Sunday's 34-30 win against the Bears.

Impact Hockenson was a vital contributor in crunch time, recording three receptions for 33 yards (on five targets) during the fourth quarter. This isn't the first occasion this season the second-year tight end has delivered in the clutch, as he also recorded a game-tying touchdown Week 7 against the Falcons as time expired in regulation. He's posted 241 receiving yards on 16 receptions over his past three games heading into a matchup with the Packers in Week 14. Though it ultimately came in a losing effort, Eagles tight ends posted seven catches for 97 yards against Green Bay on Sunday.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson jumps out to an early lead in Pro Bowl voting How top Detroit Lions GM candidates have fared in their QB evaluations (subscription required)

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Bevell takes over after Lions clean house

Darrell Bevell is pumped about the opportunity to coach the Detroit Lions

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading receiver in loss Hockenson caught five of eight targets for 89 yards in Thursday's 41-25 loss to the Texans.

Impact While Marvin Jones caught one more ball, it was Hockenson who led Detroit in receiving yards on the afternoon. The second-year tight end has caught multiple passes in every game so far this season, and he should remain one of Matthew Stafford's main options in Week 13's road contest against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' mind-blowing reverse pass from Stafford to Hockenson nets 51 YARDS Detroit Lions' mind-blowing reverse pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford to tight end T.J. Hockenson nets 51 YARDS.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • NFL.COM

Lions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secure

The Detroit Lions gave Matt Patricia another chance to coach this year and have stuck with him so far this season

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to go Week 12 Hockenson (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Texans, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Hockenson began the week with two straight limited practices, but he managed to upgrade to a full session Wednesday. The top tight will have the benefit of Matthew Stafford (thumb) under center Thursday, and with Kenny Golladay (hip) and Danny Amendola (hip) both ruled out, Hockenson could draw increased target volume versus Houston.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Tuesday Hockenson (shoulder) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact A second straight limited session to start the week signals that Hockenson should be good to go for Thursday's game against the Texans. The 23-year-old tight end posted a season-high 68 receiving yards last week against the Panthers, and he could garner a similar amount of opportunities if Kenny Golladay (hip) sits out again.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited participant Hockenson was listed as a limited participant with a shoulder injury on Monday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact The 23-year-old entered Sunday's loss to Carolina with a toe injury, and he apparently picked up the shoulder issue while catching four of seven targets for a season-high 68 yards. Hockenson appears on track to be available for the Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Texans, and he could avoid an injury designation if he can put in a full practice in the next two days.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

New season-high in receiving yards Hockenson caught four of seven targets for 68 yards during Sunday's 20-0 loss to the Panthers.

Impact On a day the Detroit offense generally struggled without each of Kenny Golladay (hip), Danny Amendola (hip) and D'Andre Swift (concussion), Hockenson managed to set a new season high in receiving yardage. Now with at least a touchdown or 60 yards receiving in eight of 10 games this season, Hockenson has been a model of consistency at an otherwise weak fantasy position. While he's yet to display the upside he showed in the 2019 season opener when the then-rookie had 131 yards and a score against Arizona, Hockenson is set up for one of his best matchups of the season in Week 12 against a Texans defense allowing the sixth-most yards per pass attempt (7.8) in 2020.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions: T.J. Hockenson teed up for big day in Carolina The Detroit Lions should look to T.J. Hockenson often this Sunday Entering their Week 11 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, the Detroit...

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Stafford, Bridgewater both questionable for Lions-Panthers

Detroit’s Matthew Stafford and Carolina’s Teddy Bridgewater are both questionable for Sunday’s game between the Lions and Panthers

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Sunday Hockenson (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Carolina, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Hockenson has been listed with a toe injury for almost a month now, but he's still handled at least four targets and 60 percent of offensive snaps in every game this season. He figures to be a big part of the Week 11 gameplan, with Kenny Golladay (hip), Danny Amendola (hip) and D'Andre Swift (concussion) all ruled out.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Hockenson (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Hockenson's reps were capped for the second day in a row, but the Lions don't seem to have any real concern that he'll miss Sunday's game against the Panthers. If Hockenson can upgrade to full activity Friday, he'll likely avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by toe injury Hockenson (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Hockenson managed to play through his toe injury during last weekend's narrow win over Washington, but the issue clearly plagued him on the field. The second-year pro caught just two of four targets for 13 yards without a score, recording his worst fantasy day of the season. Detroit's receiving corps is now nursing a bounty of injuries, as Kenny Golladay (hip) was limited Wednesday while all of Matthew Stafford (thumb), Marvin Jones (knee) and Danny Amendola (hip) were held out, so it would provide the team with a notable boost if Hockenson can get fully healthy in time for Sunday's game in Carolina.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches against Washington Hockenson caught two of four targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 30-27 win over Washington.

Impact Hockenson had been a model of consistency at a weak fantasy position all year, but he was exposed by a Washington unit that entered the game allowing the seventh-most fantasy points to tight ends. Perhaps the toe injury that popped up Thursday slowed him down, but there also seemed to be a clear Lions gameplan to feed running back D'Andre Swift and Marvin Jones ended up seeing a season-high 10 targets. Hockenson will look to rebound in Week 11 against a declining Panthers defense that is allowing the seventh-highest completion rate in 2020.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Hockenson (toe) is active for Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact The 2019 first-round pick was officially questionable to face the Football Team, though Ian Rapoport indicated in the early morning he was on track to play Week 10. Hockenson has five touchdowns through eight games and is averaging 4.3 catches and 45 yards per contest, but he could see more work in the passing game Sunday with top wideout Kenny Golladay (hip) unavailable.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be active Sunday Hockenson (toe), who is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hockenson was added to the Lions' Week 10 injury report after he failed to participate in Thursday's practice, but he returned to work Friday in a limited fashion. Confirmation of his status will arrive before the first wave of Sunday kickoffs, with the Lions facing the Football Team at 1 p.m. ET. Assuming he's active, Hockenson would represent one of the top tight-end plays of the Week 10 slate after recording either a touchdown reception or at least 50 yards receiving in each of his eight games to date.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Jerry Jeudy, Allen Lazard, T.J. Hockenson, more affecting start 'em, sit 'em calls Jerry Jeudy, T.J. Hockenson, and Robert Tonyan are among the injured pass-catchers who will require updates on Sunday. Get the latest on the...

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Golladay ruled out for Lions against Washington

The Detroit Lions have ruled out wide receiver Kenny Golladay for Sunday’s game against Washington because of a hip injury

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable after limited practice Hockenson (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hockenson was a mid-week addition to the injury report, albeit with the same toe issue that limited his practice participation last week. He was held out of Thursday's practice entirely, before returning Friday as a limited participant. There hasn't been any suggestion the injury is serious, but fantasy managers would be wise to check back when the Lions release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to the 1 ET kickoff Sunday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Extra hurdles not keeping Kendricks from improving for Vikes

Two friends of Eric Kendricks and fellow standouts on the Minnesota Vikings’ defense are done for the season with injuries

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS