Ted Hurst Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 195 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.4
- Pos rank
- WR56
- Rostered
- 8%
Week 4 vs. Packers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 10th vs. WRs, favorable
Ted Hurst Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.4 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Ted Hurst's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at CIN,6.6,WR59
- Week 2, Loss,vs CLE,4.7,WR74
- Week 3, Loss,vs MIN,11.0,WR40
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs GB,FavorablePackers vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 8,at DAL,NeutralCowboys vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs PIT,NeutralSteelers vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at CAR,ToughPanthers vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Ted Hurst?
Hurst is averaging 7.4 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 6 catches for 103 yards and 1 TD on 13 targets. That ranks WR56, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His fantasy points per target (1.72) is in the 55th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (13.7%) is the weakest, in the 5th. His quarterback has been Baker Mayfield.
His best week was WR40 in Week 3 against the Vikings (11.0 points); his worst, WR74 in Week 2 against the Browns (4.7). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Packers (10th vs. WRs) in Week 4 and the Falcons (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Hurst ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
13.7%5th percentile, near the bottom
Yards per target
7.953rd percentile, about average
Catch rate
46.2%10th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
1.7255th percentile, about average
Ted Hurst 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Bengals | L 27–33 | 6.6 | WR59 |
| 2 | vs Browns | L 19–23 | 4.7 | WR74 |
| 3 | vs Vikings | L 16–23 | 11.0 | WR40 |
| Total | 0–3 | 22.3 | WR56 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TB | 3 | 13 | 6 | 103 | 1 | 22.3 | 7.4 | — |
| Career | 3 | 13 | 6 | 103 | 1 | 22.3 | 7.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
With no measurable production to lean on, his fantasy case rests entirely on training-camp standout reps and special-teams value earning him helmet status, neither of which translates to weekly scoring. Barring a string of injuries that thrusts him into real snaps, there is no startable role here in any format. For 2026 redraft and even dynasty, Hurst is a pure waiver-wire watch-list name, not a player to roster until he demonstrates a defined offensive role. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Ted Hurst Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Ted Hurst in Week 4?
Ted Hurst is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Packers, as the WR56 in PPR total points this season (7.4 a game). The Packers rank 10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Hurst.
How many fantasy points is Ted Hurst averaging in 2026?
Ted Hurst is averaging 7.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 22.3 points across 3 games. His last game produced 11.0 points.
Where does Ted Hurst rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Ted Hurst ranks WR56 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Ted Hurst worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Ted Hurst is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 8% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Ted Hurst's fantasy football role?
Ted Hurst is the Buccaneers' starting WR. He is averaging 4.3 targets a game, on 75% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Ted Hurst's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Ted Hurst's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Packers (10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 5 at the Cowboys (17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Steelers (20th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Ted Hurst been in fantasy football this season?
Ted Hurst has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.2 points around his 7.4-point average.
What is Ted Hurst's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Ted Hurst's floor has been 4.7 PPR points (Week 2, WR74) and his ceiling 11.0 (Week 3, WR40). His median week has been 6.6 points. See Hurst's full game log.
Ted Hurst 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Tampa Bay BuccaneersTouchdowns account for 27% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 6
- Yards
- 103
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 13
17.2 Y/R46.2% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 22.3
- Pos rank
- WR56
11.0 Best Week 3 vs MIN4.7 Worst Week 2 vs CLE
Advanced Receiving Stats
Hurst has a 13.7% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 7.9 | 48th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.25 | 60th |
| YAC per reception | 3.8 | 50th |
| Catch rate | 46.2% | 15th |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 13.7% | 41st |
| Snap share | 74.7% | 62nd |
| Air-yards share | 26.1% | 64th |
| Red-zone targets | 2 | 46th |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 19.2 | 97th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 4.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.4
Fantasy PPG
4.3
Targets/g
34
Rec yds/g
Ted Hurst career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 13 | 6 | 103 | 1 | 0 | 22.3 | 7.4 | — |
| Career | 3 | 13 | 6 | 103 | 1 | 0 | 22.3 | 7.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
7.4
Career PPG
3 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
Hurst has averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Hurst's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 103Rec yards2026
- 1Rec TD2026
- 22.3Fantasy pts2026
- 103Career rec yds2026–2026
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Ted Hurst Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Ted Hurst have in 2026?
Ted Hurst has 22.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.4 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR56 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Ted Hurst have this season?
Ted Hurst has 103 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 6 catches and 13 targets. His high was 40 yards, in Week 3 against the Vikings.
How many receptions does Ted Hurst have this season?
Ted Hurst has 6 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 2.0 a game, on 13 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 at the Bengals.
How many targets does Ted Hurst have this season?
Ted Hurst has drawn 13 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 4.3 a game, and caught 46% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 2 against the Browns.
How many receiving touchdowns does Ted Hurst have this season?
Ted Hurst has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Ted Hurst averaging?
Ted Hurst is averaging 34.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 103 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Ted Hurst averaging?
Ted Hurst is averaging 17.2 yards per reception in 2026, 103 yards on 6 catches.
How many games has Ted Hurst played in 2026?
Ted Hurst has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Ted Hurst's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Ted Hurst has 6 catches for 103 yards and 1 touchdown, for 22.3 PPR fantasy points (7.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Ted Hurst have in his career?
Ted Hurst has 1 touchdown in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 1 receiving, over 3 games.
How many career receiving yards does Ted Hurst have?
Ted Hurst has 103 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 6 catches.
Ted Hurst Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.4
Targets/g
4.3
Rec/g
2.0
Rec yds/g
34.3
Yds/rec
17.2
Across 3 games in 2026, Ted Hurst has averaged 4.3 targets, 2.0 receptions and 7.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Ted Hurst has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against MIN (11.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against CLE (4.7).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN18th | L 27-33 | 6.6 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 12.0 | WR59 |
Week 1 · CIN · L 27-33 · 6.6 pts
How the 6.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CLE12th | L 19-23 | 4.7 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | WR74 |
Week 2 · CLE · L 19-23 · 4.7 pts
How the 4.7 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 3 | MIN14th | L 16-23 | 11.0 | 3 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 40.0 | WR40 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 16-23 · 11.0 pts
How the 11.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR56 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR40 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Minnesota
1/3, 40 yds, 1 TD.
The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
2/7, 27 yds.
Just 3.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
3/3, 36 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
Ted Hurst Game Log FAQ
How did Ted Hurst do in his last game?
Ted Hurst scored 11.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Vikings, a 23–16 loss, a WR40 finish. He caught 1 of 3 targets for 40 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Ted Hurst score in his last game?
Ted Hurst scored 11.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Vikings, a WR40 finish for the week. That was 3.6 above his season average of 7.4.
How many receiving yards did Ted Hurst have in his last game?
Ted Hurst had 40 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 3 against the Vikings, from 3 targets.
How many touchdowns did Ted Hurst score in his last game?
Ted Hurst scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 against the Vikings: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Ted Hurst have in his last game?
Ted Hurst caught 1 of 3 targets for 40 yards in Week 3 against the Vikings.
What were Ted Hurst's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Browns, a 23–19 loss, Ted Hurst caught 2 of 7 targets for 27 yards. That was 4.7 PPR points, a WR74 finish.
What was Ted Hurst's best game this season?
Ted Hurst's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Vikings: 11.0 PPR points, a WR40 finish. He caught 1 of 3 targets for 40 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Ted Hurst's worst game this season?
Ted Hurst's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Browns: 4.7 PPR points, a WR74 finish. He caught 2 of 7 targets for 27 yards.
How many games has Ted Hurst scored a touchdown in this season?
Ted Hurst has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Ted Hurst Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR56 at 7.4 PPR points per game.
The next favorable matchup is the Packers in Week 4 (10th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Ted Hurst III enters 2026 as a deep reserve on the Tampa Bay roster, carrying no NFL advanced-stat profile and no recorded draft capital, the classic signature of an undrafted long shot fighting for a roster spot. The depth chart tells the story: he sits as the number-two left wide receiver behind Emeka Egbuka, with established names ahead of him across the formation. That places him well outside the rotation that actually commands targets in Tampa Bay passing game.
With no measurable production to lean on, his fantasy case rests entirely on training-camp standout reps and special-teams value earning him helmet status, neither of which translates to weekly scoring. Barring a string of injuries that thrusts him into real snaps, there is no startable role here in any format. For 2026 redraft and even dynasty, Hurst is a pure waiver-wire watch-list name, not a player to roster until he demonstrates a defined offensive role.
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Packers in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 GB, 10thWk 5 DAL, 17thWk 6 PIT, 20thWk 7 CAR, 31st
Risk
- A tough matchupThe Panthers in Week 7 (31st) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Ted Hurst Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Ted Hurst's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Ted Hurst projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Ted Hurst's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Ted Hurst is the WR56 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Ted Hurst's projected role going forward?
Ted Hurst is the listed starting WR. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Ted Hurst get more targets?
Ted Hurst's targets are holding steady: 5.0 a game over his last two games against 4.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Ted Hurst's fantasy football upside?
Ted Hurst's upside: his ceiling this season is 11.0 PPR points (Week 3, WR40) and the Packers in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Ted Hurst's fantasy value?
Ted Hurst's risks: the Panthers in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Ted Hurst's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Ted Hurst News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Hurst with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Hurst struggles vs. Minnesota
1 REC, 40 YDS, 1 TD (3 TGT)
11.0 fantasy points · WR40
Hurst caught 1 of 3 targets for 40 yards and one touchdown in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 9% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Hurst struggles vs. Cleveland
4.7 fantasy points · WR74 · 2.7 below his 7.4 average
Hurst caught 2 of 7 targets for 27 yards in the 23–19 loss vs. Cleveland. That was 21% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Hurst struggles at Cincinnati
6.6 fantasy points · WR59 · 0.8 below his 7.4 average
Hurst caught 3 of 3 targets for 36 yards in the 33–27 loss at Cincinnati. That was 11% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Buccaneers Teammates News
Updates on Hurst's quarterback and target competition.
- Baker Mayfield: Hurts hand late against Vikings (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Emeka Egbuka: Ready for Sunday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Looks to be practicing fully Wednesday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Lands $165M extension with Bucs (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Getting work Monday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Stting out Tuesday's practice (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Buccaneers
Team reporting from buccaneers.com, Dynasty Command.
Ted Hurst News FAQ
What is the latest news on Ted Hurst?
The latest Hurst update, from September 27: Hurst struggles vs. Minnesota. Hurst caught 1 of 3 targets for 40 yards and one touchdown in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 9% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Ted Hurst news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 11.0 fantasy points, a WR40 finish, 3.6 above his 7.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Ted Hurst Bio
Ted Hurst is a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 17. Born July 2, 2004, he attended Sol C. Johnson and played college football at Valdosta State and then Georgia State.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Hurst in round 3, pick 84, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 6 passes for 103 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current team2026–present
Selected in round 3, pick 84, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
College: Valdosta State, Georgia State
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 3, pick 84.
About Ted Hurst: Bio FAQ
How old is Ted Hurst?
Ted Hurst is 22 years old. He was born on July 2, 2004. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Ted Hurst?
Ted Hurst is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 195 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How much does Ted Hurst weigh?
Ted Hurst weighs 195 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Ted Hurst wear?
Ted Hurst wears number 17 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Ted Hurst play?
Ted Hurst plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Ted Hurst play for?
Ted Hurst plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2026.
Where did Ted Hurst go to college?
Ted Hurst played college football at Georgia State, after attending Sol C. Johnson (GA).
Where is Ted Hurst from?
Ted Hurst went to high school in Georgia, at Sol C. Johnson, before playing college football at Georgia State.
When is Ted Hurst's birthday?
Ted Hurst's birthday is July 2. He was born on July 2, 2004 and is 22 years old.
How long has Ted Hurst been in the NFL?
Ted Hurst is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Ted Hurst played for?
Ted Hurst has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What year did Ted Hurst enter the NFL?
Ted Hurst entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.