The Vikings lost more than just the game in Week 16. Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson will miss the remainder of the season after suffering ACL and MCL injuries, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday.
The two time Pro Bowl tight end is among the most productive tight ends this season, ranking second at the position in catches with 96. He is also third in yards with 960 and seventh in touchdown receptions with 5 on the season.
The loss of Hockenson is a major blow to the Vikings’ playoff hopes. Minnesota’s chances of making the postseason dropped to 28% after losing to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, according to The New York Times’ playoff simulator.
Hockenson arrived in Minnesota from Detroit in a rare in-division trade ahead of last year’s trade deadline. He inked a four-year, $68.5-million extension with $42.5 million guaranteed in August.
The Vikings also lost pass-rusher D.J. Wonnum for the rest of the year due to a torn quad. Wonnum, who’s second on the team with eight sacks, was hurt in Week 16 as well.
In more positive injury news, O’Connell said rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison avoided a major ankle ailment and is considered day-to-day, which is great news after the loss of Hockenson and Wonnum.
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