T.J. Hockenson enters the 2025 fantasy football season at a tantalizing crossroads—his pedigree, elite past production, and full recovery from a major knee injury combine to make him one of the most intriguing tight end targets available. A cornerstone in Kevin O’Connell’s pass-heavy offense before his injury, Hockenson tallied 95 receptions, 960 yards, and five touchdowns in 2023 and was on pace for a top-tier TE finish. In 2024 he struggled to find the end zone and missed time, but he’s back and healthy, armed with a high-upside path to rebound under a proven playcaller. Depending on how he meshes with rookie QB J.J. McCarthy and shares targets with star WRs Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, Hockenson could emerge as a late-round value—or, with some risk, still a top-10 TE. Your next move: decide if that payoff potential justifies the gamble.
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