Which Vikings player was the most surprising from Week 4?
With Justin Jefferson sidelined, a veteran pass-catcher stepped up for the Vikings in Week 4.
In the aftermath of the Minnesota Vikings' Week 4 victory over the Miami Dolphins, ESPN analyst Kevin Seifert named tight end T.J. Hockenson as the most surprising player for the team. Stranded without star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who was sidelined with an ankle injury, the Vikings' passing game faced a formidable challenge.
However, Hockenson emerged as a reliable force, catching all 13 passes thrown his way and amassing a career-high 119 yards. This performance marked a significant turnaround for Hockenson, who has averaged 48.8 yards per game this season, a stark contrast to his 2025 average of 29.2 yards per game. Despite the setback suffered by the Vikings' receivers who were consistently targeted downfield, Hockenson proved to be a dependable option for quarterback Kyler Murray.
This account, originally published on Vikings Wire, highlights Hockenson's resilience and importance to the team's offensive strategy.
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