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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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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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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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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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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PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026FantasyPros Articles

With Emeka Egbuka ruled out for Week 7 due to a foot injury and concussion, rookie wideout Ted Hurst is in line for an increased role. He caught three passes last week and can take the top off opposing defenses. With Baker Mayfield back in the lineup, he looks like an appealing streamer.

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PositiveSleeperOct 24, 2026RotoWire

Josh Allen recommends stashing Ted Hurst as a potential second-half breakout candidate. Hurst is a third-round pick who has flashed in recent weeks: touchdown catch in week 3 against Minnesota (40 yards on one catch), and week 6 against Pittsburgh (three catches for 40 yards on six targets). Allen notes Hurst could benefit from Baker Mayfield's return and potential regression from Chris Godwin, creating a pathway for increased role and production. Allen has been keeping a candle burning for Hurst across multiple weeks.

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PositiveValueOct 24, 2026Footballguys

Hurst III at $3,000 is Tampa Bay's second starting wide receiver and will attract ownership in Emeka Egbuka's absence; he's a cheap pass-catcher option in stars-and-scrubs builds.

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NegativeValueOct 24, 2026Footballguys

Hurst is significantly over-rostered at 8.9 percent against 3.4 percent optimal as the field chases pass catchers in line to replace Egbuka's targets. Baker Mayfield returns from a dislocated thumb with an implied total of only 20.75 points.

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PositiveValueOct 24, 2026Footballguys

Ted Hurst III is mentioned as a cheap play option at tight end ($3,000) that allows for a stars/scrubs DFS strategy, enabling roster construction around premium skill players like Gibbs, McCaffrey, and Puka Nacua.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Ted Hurst is identified as a potential workload beneficiary from injuries to wide receivers ahead of him, positioning him for increased targets in Week 7.

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NegativeProjectionOct 23, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Ted Hurst will see a bump up the ranks with Mecole Hardman out with a concussion for the Buccaneers; however, Ian Hartitz cautions against getting too carried away given Baker Mayfield's question marks.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026Footballguys

Will be among the biggest beneficiaries of Emeka Egbuka's absence, with increased opportunity in the passing game as a primary receiving option.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Hurst isn't yet a clear top downfield option for the Buccaneers, and the source lists him as a slight fade against Carolina, which ranks t-fifth in receptions per game allowed to WR2s.

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NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

James Winston mentions Ted Hurst as a potential target in a specific game context but does not express strong conviction; the broader statement is that he does not love anyone from the Buccaneers offense in this game if a Buc is going to be out.

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PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

With Evans likely out, Hurst is positioned for increased opportunities; he's a big-body receiver who the Buccaneers use frequently in the red zone and has looked good when given playing time. James Winston is bullish on Hurst as the primary beneficiary of Evans' absence.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Hurst's once-robust tight end role has diminished and is now split down the middle with Tez Johnson; this role compression limits his fantasy upside.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026Footballguys

Hurst is the third option in Tampa Bay's passing attack with 15% target share (6 of 41 team targets), 3 receptions for 40 yards; he remains well behind Egbuka and Godwin in the target hierarchy.

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PositiveValueOct 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Listed at $2 in bargain bin tier, indicating undervalued pricing for rest-of-season fantasy consideration.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Hurst has given up 13 PPR points via drops this season, ranking among the top four pass-catchers in fantasy points lost to drops.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Hurst has given up 13 fantasy points due to drops this season, placing him among the top four wideouts in fantasy points lost to drops.

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PositiveValueOct 21, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Hurst finished with three catches for 40 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh; the source suggests ramping up Hurst over the second half of the season and building for the future would be pragmatic as the Bucs are in a tailspin.

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PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Hurst's target share jumped to 15.9% (from 0.0%) with Daniels at QB, catching 3 of 6 official targets (7 true targets) for 40 yards. He played 37 of 74 snaps (50%, up from 46%), with 35 of his 40 yards coming in the last two minutes of regulation. This marks a significant role increase from zero targets in the prior week.

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PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Rookie Ted Hurst should remain in the starting lineup for the Buccaneers with Jalen McMillan sidelined by PCL sprain.

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PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Jalen McMillan sidelined by a PCL sprain for 6-8 weeks, rookie Ted Hurst should remain in the starting lineup for the Buccaneers.

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NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked fiftieth among wide receivers in Week 7 fantasy rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com.

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Hurst was more visible in Week 6 with three catches for 40 yards on six targets, plus he drew a DPI flag in the end zone, suggesting increased involvement in the passing game.

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