Vikings lose T.J. Hockenson to head injury during game in New Orleans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
T.J. Hockenson suffered a head injury in the second play of the Vikings' game against the Saints in New Orleans on October 11, 2026. After catching a short pass, Hockenson landed hard and was evaluated for a concussion. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game after going to the locker room. This adds to the Vikings' injury woes as they were already without several other key players. The team will have a bye week, allowing Hockenson and others more time to recover before their next game in Week 7.
- •Hockenson caught a pass and sustained a head injury early in the game.
- •He was ruled out after evaluation for a potential concussion.
- •The Vikings are also missing Jordan Addison and other key players.
- •Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek are now the top tight ends.
- •The Vikings have a bye next week before returning in Week 7.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings lose T.J. Hockenson to head injury on the second play in NOLA
"Hockenson was coming off a massive game against the Dolphins.
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