Reports: Wonnum’s season over, Hockenson’s outlook ‘not good’
Battered and bruised, the Minnesota Vikings are facing an uphill climb to reach the playoffs and the journey the rest of the season will likely be without star tight end T.J. Hockenson.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the outlook for Hockenson’s knee injury is “not good” and the Vikings are “bracing for damage” to be revealed in the results of an MRI.
Hockenson, who has 95 catches for 960 yards and five touchdowns, suffered the injury on a low hit to his legs in Sunday’s 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions. Without him, the Vikings will have to rely on tight ends Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt and Nick Muse.
Hockenson wasn’t the only weapon to go down with an injury against Detroit. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, wide receiver Jordan Addison is considered week to week with a sprained ankle.
Meanwhile, edge rusher D.J Wonnum reportedly suffered a partially torn quad muscle and will miss the rest of the season.
The Vikings will be shorthanded this coming Sunday night against the Packers. Minnesota has to win out and get help with the Rams or Seahawks losing once in order to clinch a playoff spot.
Nov 19, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) reacts after making a catch against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High.
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