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Ted Hurst III Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 8 start/sit for 2026

Age
22
Height / weight
6'3", 195 lb
Experience
Rookie

2026 Season

PPR PPG
4.8
Pos rank
WR86
Rostered
10%

Week 8 vs. Falcons, Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET 11th vs. WRs, neutral

Ted Hurst III Fantasy Football

WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Ted Hurst III's 2026 Season, Week by Week

7 games played: seven busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.

  1. Week 5, at DAL
    ,
    0.0, WR131
    ,
    Win
  2. Week 6, vs PIT
    ,
    7.0, WR51
    ,
    Loss
  3. Week 7, at CAR
    ,
    0.0, WR127
    ,
    Win
  4. Up next.
    Week 8, vs ATL
    ,
    11th vs WR
    ,
    Neutral
  5. Week 9, at CHI
    ,
    19th vs WR
    ,
    Neutral
  6. Week 10
    ,
    Bye
    ,
    No game
  7. Week 11, at DET
    ,
    2nd vs WR
    ,
    Favorable

Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Should You Start or Roster Ted Hurst III?

Hurst III is a bench stash. He is WR86 at 4.8 PPR PPG, limited by an 11th-percentile catch rate. His best upcoming spot is the Lions in Week 11, while the Panthers in Week 12 is a tougher matchup.

Target share

11.7%

12th percentile, near the bottom

Yards per target

7.3

29th percentile, below average

Catch rate

47.8%

11th percentile, near the bottom

Fantasy points per target

1.47

28th percentile, below average

Ted Hurst III 2026 Game Log

WkOppResultFPTSFinish
1@ BengalsL 27–336.6WR59
2vs BrownsL 19–234.7WR74
3vs VikingsL 16–2311.0WR40
4vs PackersL 14–174.5WR78
5@ CowboysW 24–160.0WR131
6vs SteelersL 19–267.0WR51
7@ PanthersW 43–130.0WR127
Total2–533.8WR86
Full game log with receiving splits

Career Fantasy Stats by Season

SeasonTeamGPTgtRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2026TB72311168133.84.8-
Career72311168133.84.8
All 1 seasons and advanced stats

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. Behind him on the depth chart: David Sills V. Full outlook

Injury status

Active, no designation

More on Ted Hurst Iii and the Buccaneers

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Ted Hurst III Fantasy Football FAQ

Should I start Ted Hurst III in Week 8?

Ted Hurst III is depth in most leagues for Week 8 against the Falcons, as the WR86 in PPR points per game this season (4.8 a game). The Falcons rank 11th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Hurst III.

How many fantasy points is Ted Hurst III averaging in 2026?

Ted Hurst III is averaging 4.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 33.8 points across 7 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.

Where does Ted Hurst III rank in fantasy football in 2026?

Ted Hurst III ranks WR86 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR81 in total points, through 7 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.

Is Ted Hurst III worth rostering in fantasy football?

Mostly not: Ted Hurst III is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 10% of leagues.

What is Ted Hurst III's fantasy football role?

Ted Hurst III is the Buccaneers' starting WR, with David Sills V behind him. He is averaging 3.3 targets a game, on 59% of the offensive snaps in 2026.

What are Ted Hurst III's upcoming fantasy football matchups?

Ted Hurst III's next three games are Week 8 vs. the Falcons (11th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 9 at the Bears (19th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 11 at the Lions (2nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.

How consistent has Ted Hurst III been in fantasy football this season?

Ted Hurst III has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 7 games this season and outside the top 36 in 7. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.9 points around his 4.8-point average.

What is Ted Hurst III's fantasy floor and ceiling?

This season Ted Hurst III's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 5, WR131) and his ceiling 11.0 (Week 3, WR40). His median week has been 4.7 points. See Hurst III's full game log.

Ted Hurst III 2026 Stats

Touchdowns account for 18% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.

Receptions
11
23 Targets
Rec yards
168
15.3 Y/R
Rec TD
1
Catch %
47.8%

Ted Hurst III Receiving Stats

Downfield target · Moderate volume · Below-average efficiency

Efficiency

  • Yards per target - 72nd of 111 WRs7.372nd of 111
  • Fantasy points per target - 62nd of 111 WRs0.9962nd of 111
  • YAC per reception - 97th of 111 WRs2.597th of 111
  • Catch rate - 92nd of 111 WRs47.8%92nd of 111

Usage

  • Target share - 67th of 111 WRs11.6%67th of 111
  • Snap share - 69th of 110 WRs59.4%69th of 110
  • Air-yards share - 38th of 111 WRs24.2%38th of 111
  • Red-zone targets - 43rd of 111 WRs443rd of 111

Style

  • Average depth of target - Deeper than 90% of WRs15.612th of 111

Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 111 qualified WRs.

SC Analysis

Fantasy impact

His floor is his volume: 3.3 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.

Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season

4.8

Career PPG

7 games, 1 season

100%

Availability

Share of team games played

0%

Top-24 weeks

Top-24 WR finishes

What His Career Numbers Say

Hurst III has averaged 4.8 fantasy points per game over 7 games and 1 season.

Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Hurst III's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.

Career highs

  • 168Rec yards2026
  • 1Rec TD2026
  • 33.8Fantasy pts2026
  • 168Career rec yds2026–2026

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Ted Hurst III Stats FAQ

How many fantasy points does Ted Hurst III have in 2026?

Ted Hurst III has 33.8 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 4.8 per game across 7 games. That total ranks WR81 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.

How many receiving yards does Ted Hurst III have this season?

Ted Hurst III has 168 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 7, on 11 catches and 23 targets. His high was 40 yards, in Week 3 against the Vikings.

How many receptions does Ted Hurst III have this season?

Ted Hurst III has 11 receptions in 2026 through Week 7, 1.6 a game, on 23 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 at the Bengals.

How many targets does Ted Hurst III have this season?

Ted Hurst III has drawn 23 targets in 2026 through Week 7, 3.3 a game, and caught 48% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 2 against the Browns.

How many receiving touchdowns does Ted Hurst III have this season?

Ted Hurst III has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 7.

How many receiving yards per game is Ted Hurst III averaging?

Ted Hurst III is averaging 24.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 168 yards across 7 games.

How many yards per reception is Ted Hurst III averaging?

Ted Hurst III is averaging 15.3 yards per reception in 2026, 168 yards on 11 catches.

How many games has Ted Hurst III played in 2026?

Ted Hurst III has played 7 games in the 2026 season through Week 7.

What are Ted Hurst III's career NFL stats?

Across 1 season and 7 games, Ted Hurst III has 11 catches for 168 yards and 1 touchdown, for 33.8 PPR fantasy points (4.8 per game).

How many touchdowns does Ted Hurst III have in his career?

Ted Hurst III has 1 touchdown in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 1 receiving, over 7 games.

How many career receiving yards does Ted Hurst III have?

Ted Hurst III has 168 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 11 catches.

Stats are official NFL regular-season data processed by StatChasers. Fantasy points use full PPR scoring: 1 point per reception, 1 per 25 passing yards, 4 per passing TD, −1 per interception, 1 per 10 rushing or receiving yards and 6 per rushing or receiving TD. Two-point conversions and lost fumbles are counted too.

Ted Hurst III Game Log 2026

WkOppResultFPTSTGTRECREC YDSREC TDYPRFinish
1CIN15thL 27-336.63336012.0WR59

Week 1 · CIN · L 27-33 · 6.6 pts

Weekly finish
WR59 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+1.8 pts
Matchup
CIN ranked 15th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
43
Target share
1110.0%

How the 6.6 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions3 rec+3.0
  • Receiving yards36 yds+3.6
2CLE17thL 19-234.77227013.5WR74

Week 2 · CLE · L 19-23 · 4.7 pts

Weekly finish
WR74 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-0.1 pts
Matchup
CLE ranked 17th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
48
Target share
2120.0%

How the 4.7 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards27 yds+2.7
3MIN29thL 16-2311.03140140.0WR40

Week 3 · MIN · L 16-23 · 11.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR40 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+6.2 pts
Matchup
MIN ranked 29th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
52
Target share
860.0%

How the 11.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards40 yds+4.0
  • Receiving TD1 TD+6.0
4GB7thL 14-174.53225012.5WR78

Week 4 · GB · L 14-17 · 4.5 pts

Weekly finish
WR78 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-0.3 pts
Matchup
GB ranked 7th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
25
Target share
1150.0%

How the 4.5 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards25 yds+2.5
5DAL10thW 24-160.00000-WR131

Week 5 · DAL · W 24-16 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR131 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-4.8 pts
Matchup
DAL ranked 10th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
33
6PIT19thL 19-267.06340013.3WR51

Week 6 · PIT · L 19-26 · 7.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR51 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+2.2 pts
Matchup
PIT ranked 19th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
37
Target share
1500.0%

How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions3 rec+3.0
  • Receiving yards40 yds+4.0
7CAR28thW 43-130.01000-WR127

Week 7 · CAR · W 43-13 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR127 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-4.8 pts
Matchup
CAR ranked 28th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
35
Target share
910.0%
Avg7 games2-54.83.31.624.00.115.3WR80

Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Where His Weeks Finished

7 busts

Also: Wk 4 (WR78), Wk 5 (WR131), Wk 7 (WR127)

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 7, Oct 25
@ Panthers
W 43–13

Held in check by Carolina

0/1, 0 yds.

Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR127
Week 6, Oct 18
vs Steelers
L 19–26

Shut down by Pittsburgh

3/6, 40 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

7.0WR51
Week 5, Oct 8
@ Cowboys
W 24–16

Held in check by Dallas

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR131
Week 4, Oct 4
vs Packers
L 14–17

Shut down by Green Bay

2/3, 25 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.

4.5WR78
Week 3, Sep 27
vs Vikings
L 16–23

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.

11.0WR40
Week 2, Sep 20
vs Browns
L 19–23

Shut down by Cleveland

2/7, 27 yds.

Just 3.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.

4.7WR74
Week 1, Sep 13
@ Bengals
L 27–33

Shut down by Cincinnati

3/3, 36 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

6.6WR59

Upcoming Matchups

Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 7.

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Ted Hurst III Game Log FAQ

How did Ted Hurst III do in his last game?

Ted Hurst III scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 7 at the Panthers, a 43–13 win, a WR127 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.

How many fantasy points did Ted Hurst III score in his last game?

Ted Hurst III scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 7 at the Panthers, a WR127 finish for the week. That was 4.8 below his season average of 4.8.

How many receiving yards did Ted Hurst III have in his last game?

Ted Hurst III had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 7 at the Panthers, from 1 target.

How many touchdowns did Ted Hurst III score in his last game?

Ted Hurst III did not score a touchdown in Week 7 at the Panthers; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.

How many receptions did Ted Hurst III have in his last game?

Ted Hurst III caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards in Week 7 at the Panthers.

What were Ted Hurst III's stats in Week 6?

In Week 6 against the Steelers, a 26–19 loss, Ted Hurst III caught 3 of 6 targets for 40 yards. That was 7.0 PPR points, a WR51 finish.

What was Ted Hurst III's best game this season?

Ted Hurst III'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 III's worst game this season?

Ted Hurst III's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 7 at the Panthers: 0.0 PPR points, a WR127 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.

How many games has Ted Hurst III scored a touchdown in this season?

Ted Hurst III has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 7 games this season, most recently in Week 3.

Ted Hurst III Rest-of-Season Outlook

Through 7 games he's WR86 at 4.8 PPR points per game.

Through Week 7 he ranks 55th of 96 in target volume (11.6% target share) and 33rd of 96 in downfield role (24.2% air-yards share). Target volume is the soft spot. Baker Mayfield is his quarterback.

The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with David Sills V next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.

The next favorable matchup is the Lions in Week 11 (2nd 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 Drives His Outlook

His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 96 receivers who have played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.

Target volume

Moderate
11.6%target share
1st55th of 9696th

Downfield role

Moderate
24.2%air-yards share
1st33rd of 9696th
Average depth of target
15.6
Drop rate
4.3%
Red-zone targets
4
YAC per reception
2.5

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • A soft spotThe Lions in Week 11 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 8 ATL, 11thWk 9 CHI, 19thWk 11 DET, 2ndWk 12 CAR, 26th

Risk

  • Job securityDavid Sills V is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
  • A tough matchupThe Panthers in Week 12 (26th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Ted Hurst III Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Ted Hurst III's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?

Ted Hurst III 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. His target volume (11.6% target share, 55th of 96 WRs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.

What is Ted Hurst III's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?

Ted Hurst III is the WR86 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.

What is Ted Hurst III's projected role going forward?

Ted Hurst III is the listed starting WR, with David Sills V next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.

Will Ted Hurst III get more targets?

Ted Hurst III's targets are holding steady: 3.5 a game over his last two games against 3.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.

What is Ted Hurst III's fantasy football upside?

Ted Hurst III's upside: his ceiling this season is 11.0 PPR points (Week 3, WR40) and the Lions in Week 11 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.

What could hurt Ted Hurst III's fantasy value?

Ted Hurst III's risks: David Sills V is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his target volume (11.6% target share, 55th of 96 WRs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Panthers in Week 12 is a tough matchup.

How difficult is Ted Hurst III's remaining fantasy schedule?

About average: of his next seven games, 2 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 III News & Updates

Latest update

Season Timeline

  1. Week 6Oct 18L 19–26 vs PIT

  2. Week 5Oct 8W 24–16 @ DAL

  3. Week 4Oct 4L 14–17 vs GB

  4. Week 3Sep 27L 16–23 vs MIN

  5. Week 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE

  6. Week 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN

Buccaneers Teammates News

Updates on Hurst III's quarterback and target competition.

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Ted Hurst III News FAQ

What is the latest news on Ted Hurst III?

The latest Hurst III update, from October 25: Hurst III struggles at Carolina. Hurst III caught 0 of 1 targets for 0 yards in the 43–13 win at Carolina. That was 9% of the team's targets.

How does the latest Ted Hurst III news affect his fantasy value?

Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a WR127 finish, 4.8 below his 4.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.

Ted Hurst III Bio

Ted Hurst III 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 7 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 11 passes for 168 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

TB2026–now Tampa Bay Buccaneers
168rec yds, 11 rec, 1 TD · 7 games

What happened at each stop

  1. 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 5 of 7 games.

  2. College: Valdosta State, Georgia State

His history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Trades and Team Changes

  1. DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 3, pick 84.

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About Ted Hurst III: Bio FAQ

How old is Ted Hurst III?

Ted Hurst III is 22 years old. He was born on July 2, 2004. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.

How tall is Ted Hurst III?

Ted Hurst III 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 III weigh?

Ted Hurst III weighs 195 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 6'3".

What number does Ted Hurst III wear?

Ted Hurst III wears number 17 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays wide receiver.

What position does Ted Hurst III play?

Ted Hurst III plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.

What team does Ted Hurst III play for?

Ted Hurst III plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2026.

Where did Ted Hurst III go to college?

Ted Hurst III played college football at Georgia State, after attending Sol C. Johnson (GA).

Where is Ted Hurst III from?

Ted Hurst III went to high school in Georgia, at Sol C. Johnson, before playing college football at Georgia State.

When is Ted Hurst III's birthday?

Ted Hurst III's birthday is July 2. He was born on July 2, 2004 and is 22 years old.

How long has Ted Hurst III been in the NFL?

Ted Hurst III is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.

What teams has Ted Hurst III played for?

Ted Hurst III has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.

What year did Ted Hurst III enter the NFL?

Ted Hurst III entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.