HAYDEN HURST NEWS

Brock Huard of FOX Sports: Hayden Hurst is fast, defense looks confused, Deion Jones must set tone, more FOX Sports color analyst Brock Huard previews the Falcons upcoming matchup with the Panthers

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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.

Impact 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 injury, Hurst may once again be one of Atlanta's go-to options during a Week 5 matchup against Carolina.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hayden Hurst punctuates 14-yard catch with BIG hurdle Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completes a 14-yard pass to tight end Hayden Hurst.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • NFL.COM

Only catch goes for TD Hurst registered a one-yard touchdown on his only catch during Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Bears.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears win

The Atlanta Falcons have suffered another historic collapse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hayden Hurst sells run on play-action TD grab from Ryan Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Hayden Hurst.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM

Why moment between Hayden Hurst and Dak Prescott was so important SportsPulse: Hayden Hurst expounds on his pivotal moment with Dak Prescott. Trigger warning: This story explores suicide and details of self...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Falcons in 0-2 hole after failing to recover onside kick

The Atlanta Falcons are having to play from behind in the NFC South race after opening the season with two straight losses

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons face unbeaten Bears on heels of nightmarish loss

Let’s see if the Atlanta Falcons can put another nightmarish loss behind them as they face the unbeaten Chicago Bears

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hayden Hurst Explains Thanking Dak Prescott After Video Surfaces After Dak Prescott engineered a dramatic 40-39 comeback for the Cowboys against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, Falcons tight end Hayden Hurs...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Early Bird Report: Hayden Hurst appreciates Dak Prescott speaking up about mental health The top Falcons headlines from around the country

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Hayden Hurst found his ‘happy place’ and intends to make the most of it with Falcons  South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp reflects on his time with Hayden Hurst and why he's happy to see him making the most of his second c...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons still ruffled over epic collapse in Dallas

It was a nightmare scenario for the Atlanta Falcons at the end of their stunning 40-39 loss in Dallas

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

Impact 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 yards) from 28 games with the Ravens. Week 3 presents a matchup against a Bears defense that's already surrendered 13 catches, 120 receiving yards and one touchdown to opposing tight ends on the year.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debut

Greg Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dallas Cowboys overcame four fumbles and a 20-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Atlanta Falcons 40-3...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Hayden Hurst scores first TD for Atlanta Falcons The former Gamecock got into the endzone for his new team.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hayden Hurst donates $3,000 for dog’s emergency surgery Hayden Hurst stepped up to help fund the cost of Wilbur's emergency surgery, a gesture that stunned the dog's owner

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, Watkins

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 2 include running backs Nyheim Hines of Indianapolis, Benny Snell Jr. of Pittsburgh and wide receiver Sammy Watkins of Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons commit to renewed run game with Gurley - for 1 half

The Atlanta Falcons showed in the first half of their loss to the Seattle Seahawks how their offense could look with a firm commitment to Todd Gurley and the running game

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow start to Falcons tenure Hurst caught three of five targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact 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 an NFL-high 104 catches to opposing tight ends during 2019.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Familiar opponents: Seahawks, Falcons know each other well

The offseason program was virtual

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan at 35: Falcons QB still performing at high level

By NFL standards, Matt Ryan is a senior citizen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Waiver wire pickups key to roster building

Waiver wire pickups are a key to roster building going into the fantasy football season

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS