T.J. Hockenson Fantasy Week 9: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Falcons

Tight end T.J. Hockenson has a matchup versus the eighth-ranked pass defense in the NFL (194.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 9, when his Minnesota Vikings take on the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Is Hockenson a daily fantasy option for you this week, as he goes up against the Falcons? More stats and information can be found in this article, so take a look.

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Hockenson vs. Falcons Game Info

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons
• Game Day: November 5, 2023
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 6.51
• Projected Receiving Yards: 51.28
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.24

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Hockenson Fantasy Performance

• Hockenson has been coming through for fantasy managers this season, as his 63.8 fantasy points (8.0 per game) rank him fourth at the TE position and 84th overall.
• In his last three games, Hockenson has produced 28.4 fantasy points (9.5 per game), as he's turned 29 targets into 23 catches for 224 yards and one TD.
• Hockenson has produced 35.9 fantasy points (7.2 per game) in his last five games, as he's reeled in 30 passes on 40 targets for 299 yards and one touchdown.
• The highlight of Hockenson's season as a fantasy producer came against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2, as he posted 18.6 fantasy points by catching seven passes (on eight targets) for 66 yards and two scores.
• From a fantasy perspective, T.J. Hockenson delivered his lowest fantasy point total of the campaign (2.4 points) in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers, hauling in two balls for 24 yards.

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Falcons Defensive Performance

• Not a single QB has posted more than 300 yards passing in a game against Atlanta this season.
• The Falcons have given up at least one passing TD to eight opposing QBs this year.
• Atlanta has allowed two or more TD passes to three opposing QBs this season.
• Three players have thrown for at least three TDs in a game versus the Falcons this season.
• Atlanta has allowed two players to amass more than 100 yards receiving in a game this season.
• A total of 12 players have caught a TD pass against the Falcons this season.
• Atlanta has allowed two players to catch two or more touchdown passes in a game this season.
• The Falcons have given up more than 100 yards on the ground to one player this year.
• Atlanta has given up at least one rushing TD to one player this year.
• The Falcons have not allowed an opposing player to score two or more rushing TDs against them this year.

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