I really think that Ted Hurst could be a premier red zone/end zone threat for the Buccaneers at 6 ft 4 in The Buccaneers currently have the 2nd-worst red zone TD rate in the league (5 TDs on 27 targets) Hurst only has 3 of those red zone targets, with only 1 being of those being "catchable" - He has the 16th-highest route win rate among WRs in the red zone (17.9%) Let's start feeding this man a little more, huh Metrics per @FantasyPtsData

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

The source notes that Hurst failed to take advantage of Emeka Egbuka's absence, commenting that 'you actually have to throw the ball downfield to take advantage of Hurst's skills,' implying limited usage despite opportunity.

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PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hurst trailed Egbuka in targets with six targets last week and is in line to benefit from Egbuka's absence due to foot/concussion injury. The source also notes Hurst should remain in the starting lineup following McMillan's PCL injury.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

With Jalen McMillan sidelined by PCL sprain for 6-8 weeks, rookie Ted Hurst should remain in the starting lineup and benefit from additional volume.

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PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Hurst had 1 official target (2 true; one erased by pass interference) and no catches, with target share at 15.4% (from 15.9% in Week 6). Snap share remained stable at 56% (Week 6: 50%). Limited involvement in an 11-throw game.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Ron Stewart

Running routes that are empty calories; functioning as a sacrificial X downfield, making him a drop candidate.

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NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Ted Hurst was outscored by Sean Tucker in Week 7, representing a disappointing performance for the tight end.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Ted Hurst played 53% of snaps and 64% of routes, receiving 1 target for 9 yards. He played at least 95% of snaps in 11 personnel through the first three quarters but saw reduced work in 12 personnel (50% of snaps).

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Ron Stewart

Ted Hurst is running 92% of routes but functioning as a sacrificial X receiver with no meaningful volume to show for it. Even when Baker Mayfield had only 11 pass attempts due to a thumb injury, Hurst ran all available routes but produced nothing. Ron Stewart recommends dropping Ted Hurst in most fantasy setups.

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PositiveValueOct 26, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Matt Kelley identifies Ted Hurst as a perfect time to buy, suggesting the player's market price or perception has dipped and represents a buying opportunity for fantasy managers.

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PositiveValueOct 26, 2026Davis Mattek

Ted Hurst is noted as a player probably better drafters were drafting, suggesting he may have been undervalued or targeted by more sophisticated fantasy players.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

The Buccaneers WR accumulated 21 yards of defensive pass interference penalties in Week 7, indicating significant downfield targeting opportunity.

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NegativeBreakoutOct 26, 2026Matt Harmon

Matt Harmon identifies Ted Hurst as a rookie who could eventually develop into the sacrificial X receiver role, suggesting long-term potential within that archetype as a serviceable X-type player.

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NegativeBustOct 26, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Ted Hurst was played in a DraftKings tournament lineup but produced zero points, making it a failed play.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Ted Hurst was considered more fragile than Darren Waller as a tight end option in Week 7 cash games, making him a riskier selection compared to the alternative.

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NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Projections between Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson are described as total guesses; the source notes this configuration of players with Baker Mayfield at quarterback has never been seen before, making it difficult to project outcomes.

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NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Ted Hurst was consistently suggested by optimizers as a really good play in Week 7, but the source found optimal lineups overall to be fragile and questioned the reliability of these projections given the uncertainty in the configuration.

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PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Ted Hurst received an elevated projection in Week 7 due to Emeka Buka not playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The absence of the Buccaneers' wide receiver one thrust Hurst into being a significant projection play, similar to historical patterns when the top receiver is out.

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NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026Davis Mattek

Ted Hurst was thrust into a big projection due to Tampa Bay's game circumstances, but projections between Hurst and Tez Johnson were described as a total guess because the Buccaneers' offensive configuration with Baker Mayfield at quarterback had never been seen before; snap counts were skewed by game script (up by a billion). Hurst was played at zero percent ownership in DFS and scored zero points; he was designated as the emergency wide receiver for Tampa Bay, information that was not reported beforehand. The source thought Hurst was set up for the role but acknowledges the Buccaneers game was wonky and doesn't want to take losses on that game.

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Buccaneers (at Panthers): Baker Mayfield was back from the thumb All route shares and opp shares and such are excluding garbage time Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 92%, 12 at 8% RBs: Bucky Irving: 60% opp share, 55% rush att share, 50% route share, 17% TPRR, 0.67 YPRR, 80% of i10 rush att, 71% of 2min RB snaps, 55% 3rd down snap share Took all 4 carries inside the 5 and 55% of the meaningful rushing work - he's the lead back and in the upper tier of RB2s weekly Kenneth Gainwell: 33% opp share,...

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Davis Mattek

Ted Hurst III is part of the chalk cash game lineup that all opponents are currently playing. Mattek includes Hurst in multiple DFS lineups and considers him a viable tight end option at various price points, indicating confidence in his receiving volume and production. Hurst is projected for 8 points and is included in multiple lineup constructions.

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NegativeValueOct 24, 2026Ron Stewart

Ranked WR47; qualifies as a sneaky start with Baker Mayfield back. Panthers allow 21st most fantasy points to outside wide receivers (versus 29th to slot). Runs all routes as boundary receiver. Boom-bust flex play dependent on connecting on long balls. Hoping for 3 catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. Caught a long touchdown against Minnesota in Week 3.

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