T.J. Hockenson

TE · Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 51 graded snaps

Replacement

Hockenson was steady as a receiving outlet but struggled to consistently sustain blocks on the perimeter, leading to a modest replacement-level grade.

Receiving6632Run block5719

The full breakdown

Hockenson's grade was buoyed by steady route running in a 66-graded receiving performance, finding openings in coverage and securing quick targets like his 6-yard flat reception at Q3 06:58. He also consistently created separation downfield, notably winning on a deep corner route at Q4 14:17. However, his run blocking fell to a 57 grade across 19 snaps due to trouble maintaining perimeter leverage, highlighted by getting pushed back on a toss sweep at Q4 08:56 and allowing an inside shed at Q1 14:11. Despite flashing positive blocking ability with an edge seal at Q3 12:21, these blocking losses limited him to a 62.5 overall mark.

Strengths

Reliable target on quick flat routes
Finding soft spots against zone coverage
Flashing seal ability on outside zone

Weaknesses

Sustaining perimeter blocks on sweeps
Preventing inside sheds on zone runs

Plays that moved the grade

+1Q3 12:21, 1st & 10Sealed the edge defender inside to clear the perimeter for a 14-yard gain on outside zone.
-1Q4 08:56, 1st & 10Got driven back by a defensive back on a toss sweep, allowing the edge to be squeezed for a 1-yard gain.
+0.5Q3 06:58, 2nd & 15Secured a quick pass in the flat and turned upfield to gain 6 yards.

Every graded snap · 9 wins or losses, 42 routine

-0.5Q1 14:11 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEngages the playside OLB but allows him to shed inside and make the tackle on the ball carrier.
+0.5Q1 05:26 · 2 & 16 · ReceivingSecures the quick pass and immediately turns upfield to get 5 yards before being tackled.
-0.5Q1 01:09 · 1 & 10 · Run blockStruggles to generate movement and allows the defender to set a firm edge, forcing the run inside.
+1Q3 12:21 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEngages the edge defender and seals him inside, securing the perimeter for the toss.
+0.5Q3 08:45 · 2 & 11 · ReceivingFinds the soft spot in the deep coverage zones, but the pass is overthrown out of bounds.
+0.5Q3 06:58 · 2 & 15 · ReceivingSecures the quick throw in the flat and turns upfield for a solid 6-yard gain.
+0.5Q4 14:17 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingRuns a deep corner route from the left side of the formation to the right sideline, getting a step on the defender, but the pass is uncatchable.

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