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T.J. Hockenson 2022 NFL Player Outlook: More Competition In A Better Offense
2 years agoDetroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson was the projected target leader of a thin receiving corps entering 2021. Unfortunately, injury and inconsistency led to a real disappointing season, finishing as the TE15 with just 62 receptions for 583 yards and four touchdowns. Additionally, what really hurt fantasy managers was producing less than five fantasy points in three of his twelve weeks, including zero total points in Week 9. Detroit's offense was 25th in points per game in 2021, so there is certainly room for improvement. On the other hand, having a healthy D'Andre Swift, the emergence of Amon-Ra St. Brown, the signing of D.J. Chark, and moving up in Round 1 to draft Jameson Williams will create a lot more competition for targets. The 24-year-old is immensely talented with proven production, finishing as the TE4 in 2020. He also possesses high draft capital, taken 8th overall in the 2019 draft, which is incredibly early for a tight end. Hockenson is currently ranked 8th in Rotoballer's rankings with an ADP of 81 overall, requiring a bet on talent and an improved offense for him to return value compared to other players in that range.
