Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is “far ahead of schedule” in terms of his recovery, but his availability for the first few games of the 2024 season is unlikely.  Yesterday during an interview Vikings insider Darren Wolfson provided the most accurate timeline to date.  Wolfson provided that it would be possible to see Hockenson as late as early October or early November, or  returning as early as October 6th for the Vikings game in London vs the New York Jets.  While he is out, Robert Tonyan and Johnny Mundt are expected to fill in his role.

Hockenson’s draft price has dropped outside of the top 10 making him a tremendous value compared to where he would certainly be coming off of career highs in catches (95) and yards (960) in 2023.  Drafters are now equipped with tenative return date and can now plan accordingly when considering his selection in drafts.  Hockenson is currently the TE16 on underdog.  If he is able to return to previous form, he could be tremendous asset going into the fantasy playoffs as a TE2 with top 5-7 upside.