Tight end T.J. Hockenson left the Minnesota Vikings game against the New Orleans Saints after suffering a concussion on the opening possession, Field Level Media reported. He was evaluated in the locker room and was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s game.
Hockenson had opened the drive by catching a 7-yard pass from Kyler Murray and then was injured while being tackled by Pete Werner. The Vikings’ possession ended with a 40-yard field goal by Will Reichard.
Through four games Hockenson led Minnesota with 22 receptions, and he had collected 13 catches in last week’s 15-10 victory over Miami. Field Level Media noted the receiving totals as part of the context to his early departure.
The loss of Hockenson removes the team’s leading pass catcher from an offense that relied on his targets over the season’s opening month. The Vikings will need to adjust personnel and routes while he recovers and completes concussion protocols.
Other Sunday Injuries And Results
Cleveland Browns rookie receiver KC Concepcion sustained a head injury midway through the first quarter of the team’s 17-12 loss to the New York Jets, according to the reporting on Sunday. Concepcion’s injury occurred early in the game and was noted in the postgame accounts.
In another NFL matchup, Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes and Jordan Battle recorded two interceptions as the Cincinnati Bengals secured a 31-24 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon in Miami. The scoring and takeaway totals were central to the Bengals’ win.
Outside football, Vaughn Taylor birdied the second playoff hole to defeat Germany’s Alex Cejka and won his first PGA Tour Champions title at the Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament on Sunday. The playoff finish decided the event winner in dramatic fashion.
