The Minnesota Vikings have been top-of-the-line groups within the NFL, with veteran quarterback Sam Darnold firing on all cylinders and making a robust case as a high contender within the NFC.
Though the Vikings have been one of many elite groups within the league, they’re coming off their first lack of the 2024 marketing campaign, as they weren’t capable of get the perfect of the division-rival Detroit Lions, who got here out on high with a game-winning discipline objective.
Over the previous few weeks, there’s been a variety of hypothesis about when Vikings tight finish T.J. Hockenson would be capable to return, regardless that the offense has performed nicely with out him to date.
The Vikings have dominated out Hockenson for the “Thursday Evening Soccer” recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams however he’s anticipated to be again in motion for Week 9.
“Arising on the nine-month anniversary of his ACL reconstruction, Hockenson is predicted to be activated from injured reserve Friday and make his season debut Nov. 3 vs. the [Indianapolis] Colts,” NFL Community insider Tom Pelissero wrote on X.
The #Vikings are downgrading TE T.J. Hockenson to out for tonight’s recreation in opposition to the #Rams.
Arising on the nine-month anniversary of his ACL reconstruction, Hockenson is predicted to be activated from injured reserve Friday and make his season debut Nov. 3 vs. the #Colts. pic.twitter.com/tL7nezZB8M
The 2-time Professional Bowler may very well be a major improve for the Minnesota offense as soon as he’s wholesome sufficient to return.
The Vikings have been lucky to have the ability to give Hockenson ample time to return, with a 5-1 document and about to face a struggling Rams group.
