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Vikings' Hockenson, Addison injured in loss to Lions

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The Minnesota Vikings saw two of their top offensive weapons go down with injuries during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Tight end T.J. Hockenson was ruled out in the third quarter due to a knee injury. He suffered the ailment after being tackled following a catch.

Hockenson's injury occurred minutes after the Vikings ruled out rookie receiver Jordan Addison with an ankle ailment. The first-round wideout went into the medical tent after colliding with one of his teammates during an interception return.

Hockenson caught four passes for 58 yards before leaving the game, while Addison had only two yards on one reception. They are Minnesota's two leaders in targets, catches, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions this season.

Justin Jefferson put on a show to lead the Vikings in receiving against the Lions. The All-Pro wideout - who missed time earlier this season due to injury - finished the day with six catches, 141 yards, and one touchdown, his first score since Week 4.

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