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T.J. Hockenson suffered a major knee injury on Dec. 24, 2023, against the Detroit Lions. Hence, the Minnesota Vikings placed Hockenson on the physically unable-to-perform list for the 2024 season.
Let's examine T.J. Hockenson's potential return date ahead of the Vikings' upcoming game against the New York Jets.
T.J. Hockenson's injury update
According to ESPN, T.J. Hockenson is now eligible to come off the physically unable to perform list, and he could return to practice this week. NFL insider Adam Schefter said that the Vikings plan to open the practice window for TE T.J. Hockenson soon, with the aim of having him back on the Gridiron either in Week 8 or 9.
The Vikings have a unique schedule in the coming weeks. They will travel to London this week to play the New York Jets before embarking on their bye week.
Next up is a home game against the Detroit Lions in Week 7 and then a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. ESPN reported that T.J. Hockenson's most likely return date is Oct. 24 against the Rams or the very next week against the Indianapolis Colts.
Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell shared an update as well:
"Yeah, we're working through that right now based upon the unique aspect of this week (going to London), and then leading right into the bye week. We'll have some dialog and try to do what's best for both those guys to be in their best positions to maximize that window and when they're available to us, they're going to be available.
I'm excited about both those guys. They've been working really hard behind the scenes and, both T.J. and Dalton are here for the plan that we kind of set upon at the end of training camp, knowing right about the time we get them back, it would be a nice boost for our team."
He added:
"So want to give them the ample amount of practice time, because it's one thing to just open a window, but what does that practice look like? And that may be this week, it may not, but we'll, we'll kind of keep you guys posted as we come to a decision on those."
How to watch Vikings vs Jets
The Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets will face off in an NFL International Game in London, England.
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the game:
- Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
- Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
- Time: 9:30 a.m. ET
- TV: NFL Network
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England
The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 5 as one of just two 4-0 teams in the NFL. They will aim to become the first team with a 5-0 record this season when they face the New York Jets on Sunday morning in London, England.
The Vikings will be led by the resurgent Sam Darnold, who is having a career year in 2024. Four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers will lead the Jets. The Jets will be looking to get back on the win column after a Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos, while the Vikings are simply aiming to keep the good times going.
