The Minnesota Vikings made a bold acquisition at the trade deadline when they acquired tight end T.J. Hockenson from the Detroit Lions.
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They were in need of a tight end with Irv Smith Jr. set to miss 8-10 weeks and with Smith Jr. set to hit free agency this offseason, the Vikings would need to make a decision on his future.
Hockenson was exactly what the Vikings needed and is the perfect archetype for Kevin O’Connell’s offense. He has the perfect frame and has a mostly untapped receiving ability.
Against the Commanders, Hockenson played in 90% of the snaps after getting up to speed really quickly over the course of the week. The two plays below are perfect examples of what Hockenson can do to take this offense to a new level.
While both plays are dig routes, they come in different packages.
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