5 things we learned as the Vikings moved to 7-1

 

It wasn't pretty but the Vikings are used to that by now

JONATHAN HARRISON

November 7, 2022

The Vikings survived an offense that sputtered for most of the game but hung close and pulled out another one score victory as they move to 7-1 with a trip to Buffalo coming up next week.

Now that the dust has settled from yet another wild performance here's five things that stood out from the Vikings 20-17 win over the Washington Commanders.

2. Hockenson is a big deal

The Vikings acquired tight end TJ Hockenson on Tuesday and by Sunday he was doing something Vikings fans haven't seen in years.

Hockenson's nine catches were the most by a Vikings tight end since Kyle Rudolph caught nine against the Lions late in the 2018 season.

Cousins connected with his newest weapon on the third play of the game for a 19-yard gain on third-and-five. Hockenson ended his first game in purple with nine catches for 70 yards.

The way the Vikings utilized Hockenson's athleticism was also notable. Kevin O'Connell had Hockenson lining up all over the field not just at tight end, but out wide as well.