Tight end T.J. Hockenson has been sidelined since tearing his ACL last December, and on the reserve/PUP list all season. However, he is coming back now. The Vikings will use the roster spot created by moving tackle Christian Darrisaw to injured reserve to place Hockenson on the active roster on Friday,

It has been a tough week for the Minnesota Vikings and their fans. This time last week, Minnesota was one of just two undefeated teams in the NFL, along with the defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City.

The Vikings weren't quite able to find a rhythm last week, dropping a heartbreaker to fellow NFC North powerhouses the Lions. At 5-1, things are still sunny on the Great Lakes, as Minnesota looked more likely to suffer another middling campaign when Kirk Cousins skipped town in favor of Atlanta.