Mecole Hardman's route share collapsed 89% to 50% as Bucs WRs returned.
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Mecole Hardman's route percentage has collapsed from 89% (early season) to 63% to 50% in weeks 14-16 as Chris Godwin, Jaylen McMillan, and Mike Evans returned to the Buccaneers offense. Despite the sharp decline in involvement, Hardman still leads all rookie receivers in targets per route run at 1.85 yards per out run, suggesting per-route efficiency remains elite even as overall volume has dried up. The source expresses skepticism about the depth chart decline, suggesting possible lingering injuries rather than a complete loss of talent, but acknowledges this will be a polarizing 2026 dynasty/redraft conversation.
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Of course, the first one is a Mechco Ibuka we have to talk about. This one has been rough... He goes from 89% of the routes to 63% to 50%. Godwin is back in. Jaylen McMillan is back in. Mike Evans is back in... He leads everybody in this class in terms of targets per out run. 1.85 yards per out
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- Mecole Hardman's route percentage has collapsed from 89% (early season) to 63% to 50% in weeks 14-16 as Chris Godwin, Jaylen McMillan, and Mike Evans returned to the Buccaneers offense. Despite the sharp decline in involvement, Hardman still leads all rookie receivers in targets per route run at 1.85 yards per out run, suggesting per-route efficiency remains elite even as overall volume has dried up. The source expresses skepticism about the depth chart decline, suggesting possible lingering injuries rather than a complete loss of talent, but acknowledges this will be a polarizing 2026 dynasty/redraft conversation.
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