NFC North

Vikings Announce Crushing Season-Ending Injury On Tuesday

By Andrew Gould The Minnesota Vikings confirmed a huge loss as they fight to extend their playoff hopes. Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Tuesday that tight end T.J. Hockenson is out for the season with a torn ACL and MCL. He tore both ligaments in his right knee during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions. In his first full season with the Vikings, Hockenson ranks second in catches (95) and third in receiving yards (960) among all tight ends. He's provided remarkable consistency for an offense depleted by injuries all year, reaching at least 50 yards in 11 straight games. "T.J. has be…