T.J. Hockenson NFL Stats: Receiving by Season
Review tight end T.J. Hockenson’s receiving stats across NFL seasons with current-season context.
T.J. Hockenson NFL Stats: Receiving by Season
NFL CONTENT GUIDE • Research cutoff: November 1, 2026
T.J. Hockenson has been a productive NFL tight end for both Detroit and Minnesota. His receiving career cannot be captured with a single season line because he changed teams during the 2022 season and later experienced a different level of playing time in different years. At the November 1, 2026 drafting cutoff, the league table showed 27 receptions, 237 yards and two touchdowns through six 2026 appearances for Minnesota.
Hockenson receiving by season
| Season and team | Games | Catches | Yards | TD |
| 2026 Minnesota, snapshot | 6 | 27 | 237 | 2 |
| 2025 Minnesota | 15 | 51 | 438 | 3 |
| 2024 Minnesota | 10 | 41 | 455 | 0 |
| 2023 Minnesota | 15 | 95 | 960 | 5 |
| 2022 Minnesota | 10 | 60 | 519 | 3 |
| 2022 Detroit | 7 | 26 | 395 | 3 |
| 2021 Detroit | 12 | 61 | 583 | 4 |
| 2020 Detroit | 16 | 67 | 723 | 6 |
In 2022, the two team rows are parts of one NFL season rather than duplicate seasons. Combining 60 catches in Minnesota with 26 in Detroit gives 86 total receptions for that year, but this table keeps the team split visible because it explains his transition. His 2023 Minnesota season stands out with 95 catches and 960 receiving yards.
How to evaluate tight-end production
A tight end might block on one down, chip a pass rusher on another and run a route on third down. Receptions and receiving yards reflect passing involvement but not every aspect of the position. Yards per catch and touchdown rate can shift because a player is asked to work closer to the line of scrimmage or because other receivers draw different defensive attention.
Injuries and games played matter
Raw yearly totals should always be compared with appearances. Hockenson's 2024 line covers ten games, while 2023 covers 15. A lower season total can be explained partly by fewer opportunities; it is not proof by itself that a player's ability declined. Statistical comparisons should avoid unverified medical speculation or promises about future health.
The 2026 total is not final
Twenty-seven catches and 237 yards in six games were the values in the checked league table. Another Vikings game can change that line. Update the as-of date, number of games and receiving totals after an official final gamebook, and leave the historic season rows untouched unless the NFL corrects an entry.
Frequently asked questions
How many catches did Hockenson have in 2023?
Ninety-five for Minnesota.
Why does 2022 appear twice in his career table?
Because he played for both Detroit and Minnesota that season.
Is his six-game 2026 line a full-season total?
No. It is a dated partial-season snapshot.