Detroit Lions' new tight ends shine in first game without T.J. Hockenson

Hockenson played nearly every down and was a focal point of the Vikings' offense on Sunday, catching all nine targets thrown his way for 70 yards

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It's Kirk Cousins' World: Postgame Chains, You Like That, a Win Over His Old Team

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Hockenson went the extra mile to get ready for this game. From Wednesday through Friday, he got to the Vikings' facility early and stayed late, doing everything he could to prepare himself to play.

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