Fantasy Player Profile
vs. PIT: #13 vs opposing TE - 10.04 FPA
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Joins AFC champs
Hurst is signing a one-year contract with the Bengals, EnterSports Management reports.
Analysis: Hurst will help replace C.J. Uzomah, who signed with the Jets earlier in the week. The Bengals also have Drew Sample, a 2019 second-round pick, while Hurst himself was a 2018 first-rounder. Neither has emerged as a consistent pass-catching threat in the NFL, but Hurst has shown some flashes, including a 30-349-2 receiving line on only 39 targets in 2019 with the Ravens, followed by a 56-571-6 line on 88 targets in 2020 for the Falcons. He then dropped to 26-221-3 in 13 games last year, working…read more
Published: Thu, Mar 17 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches one pass Sunday
Hurst caught his only pass for 33 yards during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Hurst (12 snaps) returned from a one-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols and split backup duties with Patrick Hesse (11), but the former was the only one targeted in the pass game. Despite being targeted once, Hurst finished third on the team in receiving by recording the Falcons' longest offensive play of the game, setting up their first touchdown of the contest. In his second season with Atlanta, Hurst played in 13 games and recorded 26 receptions for 221 yards, the lowest totals since his…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 10 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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Back from COVID-19 list
Hurst (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: The Falcons will get two of their key pass catchers back in Hurst and wide receiver Tajae Sharpe ahead of Sunday's season finale against the Saints, after both sat out a Week 17 loss to the Bills upon testing positive for the virus. Hurst's return in particular is vital, as top tight end Kyle Pitts could be at risk of sitting out Sunday after sustaining a hamstring injury in the third quarter of last week's game. Atlanta still has Parker Hesse and Lee Smith on hand to take reps at tight end,…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 3:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 17
Hurst (illness) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Bills after the Falcons didn't activate him from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Saturday's deadline for Week 17 roster moves, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Hurst is one of two key Atlanta pass catchers that will remain on the list for the Week 17 contest, joining receiver Tajae Sharpe (illness). The blocking-oriented Lee Smith will serve as the top backup to starting tight end Kyle Pitts, while Sharpe's absence will likely allow Olamide Zaccheaus and Christian Blake to join Russell Gage in three-receiver sets.
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 6:04am by Rotowire.com
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Lands on COVID-19 list
The Falcons placed Hurst on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after he tested positive for the virus, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Hurst is among 10 Falcons on the active roster and two more on the practice squad that have landed in COVID-19 protocols in recent days. The entire team is vaccinated, so the tight end still has a chance to test out of the protocol and make himself available for Sunday's game at Buffalo.
Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches touchdown in win
Hurst caught both of his targets for 21 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Hurst caught his first pass of the game on the last play of the first quarter, but he wasn't targeted again until he caught the go-ahead, 12-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter, which ultimately turned out to be the game winner. Hurst has now caught at least one pass in each of his last three games, including two touchdown grabs. Matt Ryan's reliance on tight ends makes Hurst worthy of fantasy consideration, but barring an occasional touchdown, his fantasy production is likely diminished…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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Minimal role in passing attack
Hurst caught both of his targets for six yards during Sunday's 31-13 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Hurst battled an illness in practice leading up to Week 15, but he was able to play 25 of the Falcons' 60 offensive snaps. However, his role in the passing attack remained minimal. With Kyle Pitts and Russell Gage absorbing the majority of Matt Ryan's attention, it will be difficult for another viable fantasy to emerge from the Falcons' struggling offense.
Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice Thursday
Hurst (illness) practiced in full Thursday.
Analysis: One day removed from sitting out due to an illness, Hurst returned and handled every rep thrown his way. Playing behind rookie standout Kyle Pitts this season, Hurst has accrued a 21-161-2 line on 26 targets in 10 appearances.
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Under the weather
Hurst didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.
Analysis: Assuming his ailment isn't related to COVID-19, Hurst should have a good chance at regaining health ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers. Hurst scored his second touchdown of the season in a Week 14 win over Carolina, but that came on his only target all game, while top tight end Kyle Pitts hauled in five passes for 61 yards.
Published: Wed, Dec 15 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns with touchdown
Hurst caught his only target for a three-yard touchdown during Sunday's 29-21 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Hurst returned from a three-game absence to catch his second touchdown of the season. Before the ankle injury, Hurst recorded 20 receptions on 25 targets for 158 yards and a touchdown through nine games. Matt Ryan's reliance on checkdowns to running backs and tight ends makes the 2018 first-round pick an interesting option, but the emergence of Kyle Pitts will likely diminish Hurst's fantasy potential.
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to active roster
Hurst (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Hurst missed the Falcons' last three games while on injured reserve and should provide a boost behind starting tight end Kyle Pitts. Hurst recorded 20 receptions on 25 targets for 158 yards and a touchdown through the first nine games for Atlanta. He should be a reliable safety blanket for quarterback Matt Ryan this Sunday as the Falcons go up against a Carolina defense that has allowed the second-fewest passing yards-per-game (176.7) and recorded the fourth-most sacks (32) in the NFL this…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 11 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Atlanta designated Hurst (ankle) for return from injured reserve Monday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: The transaction opens up a 21-day window for the Falcons to evaluate Hurst in practice, but Atlanta's decision to waive reserve tight end Parker Hesse on Monday is a strong hint that the Falcons are expecting Hurst to rejoin the 53-man roster in advance of their Week 14 game in Carolina. Before missing Atlanta's last three contests with the ankle injury, Hurst had suited up in each of the team's first nine games of the season, recording 20 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown on 25 targets.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Nearing return to practice
Coach Arthur Smith indicated Monday that Hurst (ankle) could return to practice this week, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hurst has been on injured reserve for each of the last three games, but he's now back at the team facility. If the 28-year-old ultimately is able to resume practicing this week, he'll have a chance to play Sunday against Carolina.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to IR
The Falcons placed Hurst (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The Falcons had already ruled Hurst out ahead of Thursday's game against the Buccaneers after the ankle issue rendered him a non-participant in practices Monday through Wednesday. After further evaluation of the tight end, however, Atlanta determined it was best to shut Hurst down for two more games beyond Thursday. The blocking-oriented Lee Smith should step in as the No. 2 tight end behind starter and pass-catching specialist Kyle Pitts.
Published: Thu, Nov 18 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Thursday
Hurst (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against New England, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hurst has been more active than the typical No. 2 tight ends with 25 targets through nine games, but that kind of involvement hasn't been nearly enough for him to attain fantasy relevance in most formats. His absence Thursday could free up some extra snaps for blocking specialist Lee Smith and some of the team's depth wide receivers, not to mention the possibility of top tight end Kyle Pitts picking up some extra work.
Published: Wed, Nov 17 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
Hurst (ankle) didn't practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Hurst has taken a backseat to rookie tight end Kyle Pitts this season, seeing just 25 targets through nine games. In this past Sunday's loss at Dallas, Hurst was knocked from the contest with an ankle injury that hasn't allowed him to practice during Week 11 prep. With one more session remaining to prove his health before Thursday's game versus the Patriots, he seems to be trending in the wrong direction.
Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Idle to begin Week 11 prep
Hurst (ankle) is listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Hurst is unsurprisingly still hobbled one day after picking up an ankle injury in Sunday's 43-3 loss to the Cowboys. He didn't record any statistics before departing the contest, and he'll now be at risk of missing his first game of the season with the Falcons facing a quick turnaround Thursday night against the Patriots. The Falcons should have a better idea by Wednesday if Hurst will be available for the Week 11 contest.
Published: Mon, Nov 15 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't make it back Sunday
Hurst (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: While there has been no word on the severity of the injury, it makes sense for any player with even the slightest injury risk to sit the rest of the game given that the Falcons are in the midst of getting blown out. Keith Smith might see extra snaps in the meantime.
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches two passes Sunday
Hurst caught two of his three targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 27-25 win over the Saints.
Analysis: Hurst continues to garner plenty of playing time, but his production has been limited while operating behind Kyle Pitts. He is averaging 3.8 targets, 3.0 receptions and 24.8 receiving yards over his last five games, but he has scored just one touchdown on the season, making him a risky fantasy play.
Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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Sees three targets Sunday
Hurst caught two of his three targets for four yards during the Falcons' 19-13 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Hurst continues to operate as the No. 2 tight end behind Kyle Pitts, which garners him plenty of playing time but little production. Barring injuries, he likely won't be a reliable fantasy option this year.
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies 40 yards, touchdown
Hurst recorded four receptions on five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Jets.
Analysis: Hurst saw an increased role as the Falcons relied on multiple tight ends in the absence of Calvin Ridley (personal) and Russell Gage (ankle). He delivered a 17-yard touchdown reception to put the Falcons up 17-0 early in the second quarter. Hurst also offset some of that good by fumbling twice, one of which was lost to the Jets. Moving forward, Hurst may have a difficult time replicating this performance as the team heads into their bye, which will provide both Ridley and Gage an extra week to…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Bounces back with four catches
Hurst caught all four of his targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 34-30 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Hurst had begun to see his playing time dip, as Lee Smith out-snapped him, 25-20, against the Giants. However, the 28-year-old bounced back from a catch-less outing Week 3 to have his best game since Week 1. Hurst finished with the fourth-most targets on the team, but his fantasy value remains limited.
Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 10:34am by Rotowire.com
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Held without a catch Week 3
Hurst was targeted one time and didn't record a catch during Sunday's 17-14 win over the Giants.
Analysis: High-profile rookie Kyle Pitts out-snapped Hurst 52-24 in Week 3. Hurst's fantasy value continues to plummet as Pitts grows more acclimated with Atlanta's passing scheme. Few No. 2 tight ends provide fantasy value, and Hurst is unlikely to be an exception.
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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Quickly overtaken by rookie
Hurst caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 48-25 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Hurst nearly matched the stat line of high-profile rookie Kyle Pitts in the latter's NFL debut last week, but Pitts didn't take long to pull away as Atlanta's go-to pass-catcher at the position, leading the team with 73 receiving yards in this one. Few No. 2 tight ends provide much fantasy value, and Hurst is unlikely to be an exception.
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Splits with Pitts
Hurst caught four of eight targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 32-6 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Hurst posted a similar stat line to rookie fourth overall pick Kyle Pitts, despite significantly less volume, as Pitts finished with four catches for 31 yards on eight targets in his NFL debut. Atlanta frequently employed two tight ends in the formation, as both Hurst (43 of 72) and Pitts (49 of 72) were on the field for at least 60 percent of the team's offensive snaps, suggesting there's a role for both guys in the offense moving forward.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes brief preseason appearance
Hurst started and played four snaps in Sunday's preseason game against Atlanta.
Analysis: The Falcons played most of their starts, but not QB Matt Ryan or WR Calvin Ridley. They opened with Hurst and Kyle Pitts in a two-TE formation, which could be the base look this season after Atlanta's WR group took a big hit with the Julio Jones trade. New head coach Arthur Smith was a big proponent of multi-TE formations during his time in Tennessee, and that should continue in Atlanta, though the offense will look much different out of necessity without Derrick Henry and a top O-line. While…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 30 at 6:52am by Rotowire.com
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No fifth-year option
The Falcons aren't exercising the fifth-year option on Hurst's rookie contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 2018 first-round pick got his big shot after a trade from Baltimore to Atlanta, but Hurst was underwhelming in his first season with the Falcons, putting up a modest 56-571-6 receiving line despite playing 70 percent of the snaps in a pass-happy Atlanta offense. He'll be working with a new coaching staff led by Arthur Smith in 2021, but the more important development for fantasy purposes is the Falcons' recent addition of No. 4 overall pick Kyle Pitts, the only FBS tight end to reach 700…read more
Published: Mon, May 3 at 6:37am by Rotowire.com
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Pitted against rookie
Hurst is part of an Atlanta offense that now includes TE Kyle Pitts, the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein reports.
Analysis: A first-round pick himself, Hurst finally got his big chance in 2020, playing 70 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps while averaging 5.5 targets per game. He finished with a 56/571/6 receiving line and only 6.5 yards per target, while Pitts had 770 yards and 12 TDs in only eight games for Florida last season. The uber-prospect won't necessarily be a nominal starter right away, but he should be Atlanta's top receiving threat at tight end right out of the gate. That leaves Hurst on shaky footing…read more
Published: Fri, Apr 30 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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Secures TD to cap strong 2020
Hurst reeled in four of six targets for 28 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Hurst's fourth-quarter TD catch helped reduce Atlanta's deficit to three points with 8:19 to go, as the 27-year-old tight end concluded his 2020 campaign with scores in three straight games. His 56 receptions, 571 receiving yards and six TDs all represent huge increases from previous career highs established during his first two NFL seasons in Baltimore. The Falcons have a decision to make on Hurst's fifth-year option going into the offseason, but it's hard to imagine there's another tight end…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 5:49am by Rotowire.com
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Scores in second straight game
Hurst corralled all five of his targets for 47 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Hurst tallied his second TD in as many games, punching in a score at the 3:35 mark of the second quarter via a Matt Ryan shovel pass. The 27-year-old tight end has shattered career highs across the board, with 52 receptions, 543 receiving yards and five TDs heading into a Week 17 finale against the Buccaneers. Hurst scored against Tampa Bay last Sunday in a 31-27 loss, a not-so-infrequent pattern for tight ends as the Buccaneers have surrendered eight to the position in 2020.
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Rakes in fourth TD of 2020
Hurst caught four of five targets for 21 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: The 27-year-old was held under 25 receiving yards for a third consecutive outing, but his third-quarter TD grab snapped a seven-game scoring drought. Hurst was right near his season average of 5.4 targets per game in Week 15, as Julio Jones (hamstring) sat out a second straight contest. Hurst could be lined up for another solid outing in Week 16, taking on a Chiefs defense that's surrendered the sixth-most receiving yards to opposing tight ends this season.
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 5:42am by Rotowire.com
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Posts just one reception
Hurst secured one of his three targets for seven yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: After serving as a high-floor fantasy tight end for much of the first half of 2020, Hurst has fallen into a slump over the past quarter of the regular season. The South Carolina standout posted 45.7 receiving yards per game with three total touchdowns Weeks 1 through 9; however, he's been held under 10 receiving yards in three of his past four outings. Hurst has gone seven straight contests without finding the end zone as the Falcons prepare to host Tampa Bay in Week 15.
Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 5:39am by Rotowire.com
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Ready to face Chargers
Hurst (ankle) doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Chargers, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Hurst was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, never truly appearing in danger of sitting out Sunday. The Saints shut him down twice in the past three weeks, but he should fare better against an inferior defense, and there's potential for a good number of targets with Julio Jones (hamstring) already ruled out.
Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice Thursday
Hurst (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: With yet another capped session under his belt, Hurst doesn't appear to be getting any healthier from the ankle issue that's plagued him for a third straight week. His status should continue to be monitored as the week goes on, especially with Julio Jones not able to practice yet this week due to a hamstring injury.
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Wednesday
Hurst (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Since the Falcons' Week 10 bye, Hurst has been contained as a pass catcher, recording five receptions (on 14 targets) for 57 yards and no touchdowns. He's also dealt with an ankle issue during that stretch, which could be to blame for the decrease in production. Hurst has two more chances to bump up to full activity before Atlanta has a decision to make on his status for Sunday's road game against the Chargers.
Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Another down week against Saints
Hurst caught one of his four targets for nine receiving yards during Sunday's 21-16 loss to New Orleans.
Analysis: Hurst has been held under 48 receiving yards in two of his past seven appearances, with both down outings coming against the Saints. Those weren't merely slightly disappointing performances from the third-year tight end, either. To go with his one-catch, nine-yard Sunday showing, Hurst went without a single reception over two targets Week 11 against the Saints. The 27-year-old's next matchup comes against a Chargers defense that ranks eighth best in the NFL with 507 receiving yards allowed to…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 10:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Attains clearance for Week 13
Hurst (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Hurst's availability for the Week 13 contest looked to be in jeopardy after he failed to practice Thursday, but the Falcons cleared him to play after he returned to work Friday in a limited fashion. After being held without a reception for the only time this season in the Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Saints, Hurst has nowhere to go but up in the rematch.
Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Downturn in practice activity
Hurst (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Considering Hurst opened the week with a limited practice Wednesday, the step back he took in terms of activity a day later is somewhat concerning. The Falcons may have been deliberately withholding Hurst from the session as part of a pre-planned maintenance program, but he'll likely need to get back on the field in some capacity Friday to have a realistic shot at suiting up Sunday against the Saints. Luke Stocker and Jaeden Graham are the Falcons' backup options at tight end, with Graham…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 3 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice
Hurst was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Hurst hasn't yet missed a game this season, though he did pop up on the injury report with an ankle issue in late November. The fact that the tight end is practicing in at least a limited capacity to start the week is a hint that he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Saints, barring any setbacks.
Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Records four catches Week 12
Hurst caught four of eight targets for 48 receiving yards during Sunday's 43-6 win against the Raiders.
Analysis: Hurst laid an egg Week 11 with zero receptions on his two targets, but he bounced back with another solid pass-catching performance Sunday. Hurst has posted at least four receptions in five of his six appearances dating back to Week 6, averaging 48.2 receiving yards per game with one total TD during that span. He's enjoyed a healthy workload of 5.8 targets per game in his debut campaign in Atlanta, and he'll now pivot his attention to a Week 13 matchup against division rival New Orleans.
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up Sunday
Hurst (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Hurst logged just one limited practice this week before the Falcons tagged him as questionable for this contest. Still, it was enough to gain clearance to play Sunday, which cannot be said for Julio Jones (hamstring). With both Jones and Todd Gurley (knee) sidelined, their combined 9.7 targets per game will be up for grabs for the likes of Hurst, Calvin Ridley and company to take advantage of the Raiders' 28th-ranked pass defense (273.6 yards per game).
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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On track for Sunday
Hurst (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The 27-year-old received the questionable tag after finishing the week with a limited practice Friday, and it appears he's continued to progress well halfway through the weekend. Hurst is looking for a rebound performance after posting zero catches on two targets last week against the Saints.
Published: Sat, Nov 28 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable on final injury report
Hurst (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Listed as DNP on the first two practice reports this week, Hurst then returned to the field Friday as a limited participant. We may not know for sure until the Falcons release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Hurst doesn't end up playing, Luke Stocker and Jaeden Graham likely would split snaps at tight end, with the former mostly a blocker and the latter a better bet to contribute in the passing game.
Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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No reps Thursday
Hurst (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Prior to getting blanked on two targets this past Sunday in New Orleans, Hurst notched at least four catches six times in nine games before Atlanta's Week 10 bye. One practice remains before the Falcons potentially give him a designation for a Week 12 contest against the Raiders.
Published: Thu, Nov 26 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice with ankle issue
Hurst was absent from Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Hurst missed the first four games of his rookie season in 2018 due to a stress fracture in his foot, but since then, he's reeled off 40 consecutive appearances (including playoffs). Through 10 contests with Atlanta, he's posted a respectable 37-411-3 line on 56 targets, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to add to that Sunday versus the Raiders.
Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Lays Week 11 egg
Hurst did not haul in either of his targets during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Hurst had pieced together four consecutive performances of four-plus catches and 54 or more receiving yards entering Sunday. Week 11 represented an absolute dud for the third-year man out of South Carolina, his first game in a Falcons uniform without recording a catch. Despite the down week, Hurst has already established career highs in targets (54), receptions (37), receiving yards (411) and touchdowns (three) heading into a Week 12 matchup against Las Vegas.
Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 10:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Second-leading receiver in win
Hurst caught seven of a team-high eight targets, accumulating 62 receiving yards during Sunday's 34-27 win against the Broncos.
Analysis: Calvin Ridley (foot) was unavailable to state his own case, but Hurst commanded more passing-game involvement than at least one Pro Bowl-caliber receiver during Week 9, out-targeting the great Julio Jones by an 8-7 count. It seemed obvious the South Carolina product would see more involvement with the Falcons this season after the team sacrificed a second-round draft choice to acquire him from Baltimore. Regardless of the compensation the Falcons gave up, for fantasy purposes he's already…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 8:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid receiving day in win
Hurst brought in five of seven targets for 54 yards in the Falcons' 25-17 win over the Panthers on Thursday night.
Analysis: The third-year pro continued to churn out solid numbers Thursday, enjoying an expanded role with Calvin Ridley exiting the game in the second quarter due to an ankle injury. Hurst checked in second to Julio Jones in receptions, receiving yards and targets, and he now has at least Thursday's 54 receiving yards in three straight games, his best stretch of play yet during his first season with Atlanta. Hurst also exactly matched his 2019 totals of 30 receptions and 349 yards in Baltimore with…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 9:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Heavy involvement against Detroit
Hurst corralled six of seven targets for 68 receiving yards during Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: The third-year tight end continues his breakout 2020 campaign, as Hurst's six receptions establish a new single-game career high. He's been a high-floor fantasy option of late, with four-plus receptions and 50-plus receiving yards in three of his past four games, as well as three total TDs before the midway point of the season. An upcoming Thursday night matchup against Carolina provides reason for pause, however, as the Panthers entered the weekend allowing the seventh-fewest receiving yards…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores third TD of 2020
Hurst caught all four of his targets for 57 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 40-23 win against the Vikings.
Analysis: The 27-year-old tight end has been inconsistent from week-to-week, but against the Vikings he enjoyed one of his more prolific outings of 2020. During the odd Weeks -- 1, 3 and 5 -- Hurst has averaged 15.7 receiving yards per game, but in his other three outings, he has amassed 60 receiving yards per game with two total TDs. Week 7 is not likely to be the time when Hurst breaks his every-other-game trend, as the opposing Lions entered Sunday allowing an NFL-low 96 receiving yards to opposing…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Week 6
Hurst (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Minnesota.
Analysis: The Falcons listed a slew of players on their injury report this week, but it appears they'll have all their key skill-position players on offense available Sunday, including WR Julio Jones. It's mostly been a disappointing season for Hurst, who has just one game with double-digit PPR points so far.
Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Tagged as limited yet again
Hurst (back) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Hurst is averaging 5.6 targets and 50.6 offensive snaps per game, but with 6.1 YPT and two touchdowns through five contests, he's been TD-dependent in his performances in his short stint with the Falcons. He's now dealing with a back issue, which may result in a questionable designation for Sunday's contest at Minnesota.
Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited with back injury
Hurst was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a back issue, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Hurst appears to have picked up the injury in Sunday's loss to the Panthers, during which he only hauled in two of six targets for eight yards. He played a season-high 83 percent of offensive snaps in the contest, so getting the tight end some rest could have factored into Atlanta's decision to limit him in practice. As long as Hurst can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, any concerns about his Week 6 availability will be dispelled.
Published: Wed, Oct 14 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Barely involved against Panthers
Hurst caught two of his six targets for eight receiving yards during Sunday's 23-16 loss to Carolina.
Analysis: The tight end's involvement has remained steady, with five or more targets thrown his way in every game but one this season. Over the past three weeks, however, the production has just not been there, as Hurst has been held under 10 receiving yards on two occasions during that span. Week 6 offers a matchup against a Vikings defense that surrendered its first TE touchdown of the season on Sunday night, allowing a 19-yard TD pass to Seattle's Will Dissly.
Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 9:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Eclipses 50 yards receiving on MNF
Hurst caught four of his six targets for 51 receiving yards during Monday's 30-16 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: The 2018 first-round draft choice got off to a slow start to his Falcons tenure with three catches and 38 receiving yards in a season-opening loss to Seattle. Between Weeks 2 and 3, Hurst rebounded with touchdown grabs in back-to-back outings, while Monday night he finished as Atlanta's second-leading receiver behind Olamide Zaccheaus. As Todd Gurley remains a non-factor in the passing game with nine total receiving yards through four games and Julio Jones deals with a recurring hamstring…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 10:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Only catch goes for TD
Hurst registered a one-yard touchdown on his only catch during Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: The 27-year-old has now gone for touchdowns in back-to-back weeks, after totaling just three total TDs across 28 regular-season games in a Ravens uniform. Hurst's fantasy output was salvaged by the score Sunday, as he attracted only three targets against Chicago after tallying 13 combined between Weeks 1 and 2. Hurst will face a Packers defense in Week 4 that has so far held opposing tight ends to 139 total receiving yards with zero TDs.
Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 7:01am by Rotowire.com
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Enjoys Week 2 breakout
Hurst caught five of eight targets for 72 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 40-39 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Outside of an acrobatic 27-yard catch at the tail end of the first quarter, Hurst's Falcons debut last week against Seattle consisted of little to write home about. Sunday against Dallas, he was heavily involved in the game plan from the jump, as Matt Ryan took a deep shot to Hurst on his second pass attempt of the game before connecting with the tight end on a 42-yard completion two drives later. By the end of the contest, Hurst had finished one yard shy of his career high in receiving (73…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 7:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Slow start to Falcons tenure
Hurst caught three of five targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Despite the many reps the third-year tight end received with quarterback Matt Ryan in private workouts this offseason, it may take some time for Hurst to be fully integrated into the Falcons' air attack. He was tied for fourth on the team in targets Week 1, but there existed a clear separation between him and the top three receivers, as Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage each garnered 12 targets. Week 2 may be Hurst's breakout opportunity, as he will face a Cowboys defense that allowed…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to get huge snap share
Hurst will be an "every-down tight end" for the Falcons this year, Kelsey Conway of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The former Pirates minor leaguer may not have made a dramatic offensive impact during his two-year tenure with the Ravens, but now he is expected to see opportunities abound with Austin Hooper and his 97 targets from last season shipping out to Cleveland. Buried behind Mark Andrews on the depth chart in Baltimore, Hurst only recorded 43 catches across 28 appearances. General manager Thomas Dimitroff did, however, invest a second-round draft choice to acquire Hurst, indicating that the Falcons…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 21 at 5:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Praised by Matt Ryan
Hurst thanked Matt Ryan for backing him during a virtual interview session with reporters Tuesday, per the tight end's personal Twitter account.
Analysis: The Falcons' franchise quarterback lauded Hurst, calling him a "mismatch problem" for opponents. Despite the ongoing pandemic, Hurst stated that he has been driving from his home in Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta in order to hold workout sessions with Ryan, and it appears the two have an instant connection. "I've been incredibly impressed with (Hurst's) work ethic," Ryan said Tuesday. "He fits in well with the group of guys we have." Hurst, a 2018 first-round pick who was buried on the depth chart…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 9 at 7:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Traded to Atlanta
The Ravens are trading Hurst and a fourth-round pick to the Falcons in exchange for a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Atlanta completed the trade shortly after reports emerged of Austin Hooper signing a contract with Cleveland. Hurst has shown flashes of his potential since Baltimore drafted him in the first round two years ago, but playing time was hard to come by on a team with Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle at tight end. Hurst should see far more snaps and targets in Atlanta, joining an offense that's regularly among the most pass-heavy in the league. He should immediately slot in atop the depth chart, ahead…read more
Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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Drawing trade interest
The Patriots and Jaguars are interested in acquiring Hurst from the Ravens, Eugene Frenette of The Florida Times-Union reports reports.
Analysis: The 2018 first-round pick reportedly wants an opportunity to catch more passes, after averaging 28.6 offensive snaps and 2.4 targets per game in 2019. He may be underutilized in Baltimore, but Hurst's well-rounded skill set makes him a valuable backup to both Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle in the Ravens' TE-heavy offense. It's a luxury the team can afford for the time being, though an offer of an early draft pick or a starting-caliber defensive player might persuade the Ravens to sacrifice some TE…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 24 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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Shows improvement in 2019
Hurst caught 30 of 39 targets for 349 yards and two touchdowns in 2019.
Analysis: Hurst showed significant improvement in Year 2 after a rookie year that was impacted by a foot injury. He commanded the fifth-highest target share on the team at 9.2 percent and proved to be a viable target downfield with an 8.6 aDOT and a 76.9 percent catch rate. While those are promising peripheral numbers, the fact that he was behind Nick Boyle in the pecking order for targets, even down the stretch, is not an encouraging sign. It's fair to argue that Baltimore misused Hurst considering that…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 23 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Nabs two passes
Hurst caught both of his targets for 35 yards during Sunday's 28-10 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Hurst led the Ravens in receiving Sunday in a game in which many of the team's primary starters were rested. He provided his biggest contribution midway through the second quarter, coming back to the ball on a 20-yard pass from Robert Griffin to set up a field goal. The Ravens will have a bye this week before taking on the Texans, Bills or Titans in the divisional round. Hurst caught all five of his targets for 89 yards and a touchdown in two games against the Bills and Texans this season.
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Just one catch against Browns
Hurst caught one of three targets for nine yards Sunday against the Browns.
Analysis: The second-year tight end has just two catches for 28 yards since his breakout against the Bills in Week 14. Hurst could be in line for more target volume than usual in Week 17 if Baltimore opts to scale back Mark Andrews' snap count ahead of the postseason.
Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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Comes back to earth
Hurst had one catch for 19 yards on two targets in Thursday's 42-21 win over the Jets.
Analysis: This was a bit of a letdown from Hurst after his breakout showing in the Week 14 win over the Bills. In fairness, Baltimore only attempted 23 passes and only three other players had more targets than Hurst. Still, Thursday served as a reminder that Hurst's big game against the Bills was more of an anomaly than a sign of things to come, especially when top tight end Mark Andrews is healthy and available to handle a full snap load.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes long touchdown catch
Hurst caught all three of his targets for 73 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Bills.
Analysis: Hurst led the team in receiving yardage thanks in large part to a 61-yard catch and run for a touchdown at the start of the third quarter. It should also be noted that first-string tight end Mark Andrews left the game with an injury, though head coach John Harbaugh downplayed its severity after the game, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. Hurst would see an uptick in value Thursday against the Jets if Andrews is out, but if not he'd be reliant on big plays due to limited usage.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 9:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Targeted four times in win
Hurst caught three of his four passes for 21 yards during Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: The four targets were Hurst's most since Week 5, and his shortest catch ended up being the most meaningful. Facing fourth-and-short midway through the second quarter, Hurst caught a quick pass in the flat and spun toward the sideline for a first down. The conversion helped lead to a Ravens field goal. Though the extra usage was nice for the sophomore tight end, the fact that he has yet to top 40 yards in a game this season and has not scored since Week 2 should keep him off your radar,…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Catchless in big win
Hurst was unable to reel in his lone target during Monday's 45-6 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Monday marked Hurst's first catchless game of the season. The 2018 first-round pick has seldom accounted for many yards this season, having not topped 40 since Week 1, but he's been good for a catch or two per game with a red-zone target sprinkled in. Even if Hurst had maintained his reception streak, that type of production was never enough to make him a viable play in fantasy, especially against a team like the 49ers, who the Ravens face Sunday.
Published: Tue, Nov 26 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Musters up 12 yards
Hurst caught both targets for 16 scoreless yards in Sunday's 41-7 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Despite Mark Andrews getting a breather by logging a 35-percent snap share in the blowout win, Hurst's usage stayed low, as he played 30 of a possible 72 offensive snaps. Even in dynasty formats, it's tough to hold onto Hurst, as he'll be stuck behind Andrews and Nick Boyle for the foreseeable future.
Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in two passes
Hurst caught both targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 49-13 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Hurst was one of five pass-catchers to receive a target in this contest, but he finished behind tight ends Mark Andrews (eight) and Nick Boyle (four) in the pecking order. This was the seventh game Hurst finished with two or fewer targets this year.
Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Marks 15 yards
Hurst caught both targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: It has been a disappointing campaign for the 2018 first-round pick, as he's the No. 3 tight end behind Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle. Hurst hasn't exceeded four catches or 39 yards in a game this year, and his 7.8 YPT makes him a tough fantasy play.
Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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