The Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will visit the Detroit Lions (5-2) in Week 9. 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 Hockenson Playing in Week 9?
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 Hockenson in Week 9?
With each passing dud, the concerns grow.
T.J. Hockenson hasn’t reached 50 receiving yards in a game this season, hasn’t scored in over a month, and isn’t running downfield.
In essence, he’s checking zero boxes, and if his resume weren’t what it is, you probably would have cut bait weeks ago.
I’m holding for two more weeks. I don’t believe in rostering multiple tight ends, so by “holding,” I’m essentially saying you can get away with starting him, a concept that is uncomfortable at best.
Why? It’s simple. He’s on the field a ton (81.3% of snaps, more than six percentage points ahead of his career rate), a change under center is coming, and the Vikings will have to be very aggressive to keep up with the Lions and Ravens.
If he were a receiver and struggling at this level, I would call you crazy for even considering the idea of keeping him rostered. But he’s not. The tight end position plays by different rules, and even if you view him as a streamer, wouldn’t you be interested in streaming a TE that is expected to be a part of a pass-centric script in the coming weeks?
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 9
Hockenson is projected to score 9.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hockenson to have four receptions for 40 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 9 Weather Impact: Vikings at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
