The Minnesota Vikings (3-3) will visit the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE T.J. Hockenson.
Is T.J. Hockenson Playing in Week 8?
Hockenson is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit T.J. Hockenson in Week 8?
That’s consecutive games with six receptions for T.J. Hockenson, a nice step forward, but he’s still searching for his first 50-yard outing of 2025 and that’s a problem for a player that has one TD catch on his resume over his past 19 regular-season games.
With just two end-zone targets to his name this season and a 5.0-yard aDOT, his game truly is one of volume. We saw the Chargers give up plenty of short-ball success last weekend against the Colts, thus putting Hock in a position to stumble his way into the top 10 at the position.
That said, the downside is more threatening than the upside is impactful: he’s a fringe option that isn’t worth the trust his name gives you.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Hockenson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Hockenson is projected to score 9.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hockenson to have 4 receptions for 41 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Vikings at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 68 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
