T.J. Hockenson stood in front of his locker, the mixed emotion of the situation written across his face.
The Detroit Lions offense has been fantastic to start this season, scoring the second most points in the NFL through three weeks. But Hockenson hasn't factored much into it statistically.
The fourth-year tight end from Iowa has 10 catches for 82 yards and one touchdown. Extrapolated across a full, healthy 17-game season that would be 57 catches for 465 yards and 5.6 touchdowns.
"I’ve been trying to make the most of my opportunities when they come," he said.