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Vikings TE Hockenson suffers concussion on 2nd play of game

The Vikings were already struggling with injuries when Hockenson got hurt on the second play against New Orleans, leaving Minnesota trailing at halftime.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on The Weekend Shift
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  1. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHockenson suffered a concussion on the second play against the Saints, and the Vikings trail seven to six at halftime.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe second play? Did he even get to wear the uniform for long? Because the purple is a lot to commit to for two plays.

  3. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorVera, he's hurt. That's an injury-ravaged offense taking another blow, and nobody here is grading the purple.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRight. I hope he's okay. Truly.

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The story so far

  1. Cornell Report, Rubio in Athens, Beckham Joins Vikings · Washington Examiner
  2. OBJ Lands on Vikings Practice Squad · ESPN
  3. Beckham Lands in Minnesota; Guardians Lead Game 3 · ESPN
  4. Chiefs, Vikings Are First Non-Playoff Teams Since 2013 to Start 4-0 · Yahoo Sports
  5. Vikings elevate OBJ; Ravens, Eagles near Jurgens trade · ESPN
  6. Vikings elevate Odell Beckham Jr. for Saints game · Fox News
  7. Vikings TE Hockenson suffers concussion on 2nd play of game (this story)
  8. Brees to get Ring of Honor at halftime, then Hall of Fame ring · Bring Me the Sports

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