“Nothing like that really goes in my head,” Hockenson said. “You’ve got to let that kind of stuff go and realize it’s football.” Though he wouldn’t bite when asked about ...

On Christmas Eve of last year, a low hit from Lions safety Kerby Joseph tore the ACL of former Lions, now Vikings, tight end T.J. Hockenson ... And he has become a key option for quarterback Sam ...

Every season is filled with players who come out of nowhere to have stellar seasons and become “breakout” stars. This season, ...

Since his return to action Nov. 3, they have again designated the former Lion as a main option in a vibrant air attack now spearheaded by their reborn quarterback, Sam Darnold. Need a break?

Sam Darnold’s renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run ...

One bad game does not negate all the good things Sam Darnold has done this season ... when he put a ball out of T.J. Hockenson's reach near the sideline on third down. One possession later ...

The pressure got to veteran quarterback Sam Darnold. Both literally and figuratively ... 27-3 before Darnold threw a touchdown to tight end T.J. Hockenson to cut the deficit to 27-9.

Since returning from a knee injury in November, former Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has helped lift the Minnesota Vikings' passing game.