DEVASTATING INJURY UPDATES FOR VIKINGS EXCELLENCE STARTER.

Devastating Injury Update for Vikings’ TJ Hockenson Following Brutal Week 16 Loss.

It’s no secret that tight end TJ Hockenson has been a key receiving weapon for the Minnesota Vikings. While wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are among the team’s finest group of deep threats, Hockenson has been a reliable target for backup quarterback Nick Mullens in recent games.

Vikings Anticipate Negative TJ Hockenson Injury News
After Hockenson was sidelined by a low hit in the most recent loss to the Detroit Lions, Minnesota might need to find a replacement at tight end. Hockenson was removed off the field right away after he doubled over and did not rejoin the game.

Unfortunately for Minnesota, recent news on Hockenson doesn’t look good as the star tight end is planning on undergoing an MRI on Christmas day.  The team reportedly is holding very low expectations as the tight end is expected to miss the rest of the season with an MCL tear.  Nick Mullens will need to find an alternative option for Minnesota to figure out a run into the playoffs.

Hockenson has 95 receptions for 961 receiving yards and five touchdowns as he has established himself as one of the best tight ends in the NFL.  He will be replaced by backup tight end Josh Oliver who is relatively inexperienced and certainly isn’t as strong of a receiving threat as Hockenson.

The devastating loss to Detroit not only clinched the NFC North championship for the Lions but also knocked Minnesota to 7-8.  At 7-8, Minnesota is not 8th overall in the NFC and is on the outside looking in when it comes to a playoff spot.  Minnesota will close the season with two huge games against division rival Green Bay as well as a revenge game against Detroit in the final week of the season.