NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
HAYDEN HURST #88 - TIGHT END - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
65 YDS •
7 REC •
0 TD
65 YDS
7 REC
0 TD
Week 9 Stat Projections: Tight End Rankings Hayden Hurst is a top Week 9 option with so missing many key tight ends on a bye.
Four catches in Week 8 loss Hurst caught all four of his targets for 42 yards in Monday's 32-13 loss to the Browns.
Impact Hurst finished fourth on the team in targets behind Joe Mixon (nine), Tee Higgins (six) and Tyler Boyd (five). Even in Ja'Marr Chase's (hip) absence, Hurst will likely remain the fourth option for quarterback Joe Burrow. The tight end's season high is a modest 53 yards, though Hurst has topped 40 yards four times heading into Cincinnati's Week 9 home game against the Panthers.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
All set for Monday Hurst (groin/ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Browns, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact The veteran tight end was a limited participant in practice all week, setting the stage for Hurst to factor in a possibly prominent role with Ja'Marr Chase (hip) out for the foreseeable future. Hurst has 39 targets through seven weeks, good for eighth most among tight ends this year.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reps capped Friday Hurst (groin/ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic
Impact Hurst has appeared on Bengals injury reports since Week 3 with the groin issue yet hadn't missed any time, but the fact that he's dealing with an ankle concern in addition to the former injury could make gaining clearance for Monday's game in Cleveland a bit tougher. Even if Hurst is limited Saturday in the Bengals' final practice of the week, there's a good chance he'll at least take a questionable tag into Monday rather than being ruled out in advance. Mitchell Wilcox would be the next man up for reps at tight end if Hurst ends up sitting out the Week 8 contest.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in first Week 8 practice Hurst was a limited participant Thursday in the Bengals' first Week 8 practice due to groin and ankle injuries, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Dating back to Week 3, Hurst has missed out on some practice reps on account of the groin injury, but he has suited up in every game this season. The tight end is apparently also nursing an ankle issue coming out of the Bengals' Week 7 win overt he Falcons, but the fact that Hurst was on the field in any capacity Thursday suggests the newer injury isn't much of a concern either. Assuming he upgrades to full activity by Saturday, Hurst likely won't carry a designation into the Bengals' Monday night matchup with the Browns.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eight targets in win Hurst had six catches for 48 yards on eight targets in Sunday's win over the Falcons.
Impact Hurst entered the week with limited practices for the second week in a row, only to clear the injury list on Friday. The eight targets tied his season high.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for Week 7 Hurst (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hurst was limited in all three of Cincinnati's practices throughout the week but did enough to avoid being listed on the final injury report. He had been listed as questionable for each of the previous two games, but the tight end has yet to endure an absence as a member of the Bengals.
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Still bothered by groin Hurst (groin) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hurst has been managing the same injury most of the season and saw his snaps reduced Weeks 3 and 4. He then rebounded to 81 percent snap share in a Week 5 loss to Baltimore and 70 percent share in a Week 6 win over New Orleans, with negative game script also perhaps playing a role in the increased playing time. Whatever the case, Hurst is averaging 3.8 catches for 29.7 yards and 0.33 TDs on 5.2 targets through six games, and he'll get to face a former team for the second time in three weeks this Sunday against the Falcons (assuming no setback with the groin injury).
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Catches three passes in win Hurst secured all three of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 30-26 win over the Saints.
Impact Hurst was unable to find the end zone against the Saints, snapping a two-game scoring streak. As is the case with many tight ends in the fantasy landscape, the veteran likely let down fantasy managers hoping he could provide some stability at the position. Hurst's three targets were the second-lowest of any Bengals' pass catcher in the contest. The 6-foot-4, 250-pounder's touchdown-dependent nature will make him difficult to trust in a Week 7 matchup with the Falcons.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Week 6 Hurst (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Impact Hurst took a questionable tag into the weekend after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday, but the Bengals never seemed to have much concern about his availability for Sunday's contest. With Tee Higgins (ankle) also getting the green light to play Sunday after being listed as questionable heading into the day, the Bengals will have all of their key pass-catching weapons available for quarterback Joe Burrow. Assuming Higgins isn't handling limited reps Sunday, Hurst could struggle to replicate the 6-53-1 receiving line he delivered on seven targets in last week's loss to the Ravens, a game in which Higgins played just 10 snaps before exiting with the injury.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On track to play Hurst (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Hurst was able to practice in a limited fashion this week, so he appears set to give it a go Sunday. Still, fantasy managers will want to check his status approximately 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Bengals will release their inactive list. Assuming he's active and if Tee Higgins (ankle) is sidelined, Hurst could find himself with a larger role in the Cincinnati passing attack than normal.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable for Week 6 Hurst (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after practicing in a limited fashion this week.
Impact Hurst also headed into Week 5 action listed as questionable due to his groin injury, but he was able to suit up for the Bengals' loss to the Ravens this past Sunday, logging an 81-percent snap share en route to catching six of his seven targets for 53 yards and a touchdown. Assuming he didn't experience any setbacks in that contest or in practice this week, expect Hurst to give it a go this weekend.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reps capped in practice Hurst (groin) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hurst's reps were capped for the second day in a row, but the Bengals haven't yet suggested that the groin injury is anything that seriously threatens the tight end's availability for Sunday's game in New Orleans. If Hurst is in fact able to play, he could find himself in a prominent pass-catching role for the second game in a row if wideout Tee Higgins -- who played just 10 snaps Week 5 against the Ravens after aggravating an ankle injury and hasn't practiced since -- finds himself on the Bengals' Week 6 inactive list.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited with groin injury Hurst (groin) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hurst has been dealing with the groin injury since at least Week 3, and while his workload was scaled back for a couple of games, he rebounded to 81 percent snap share in Sunday's 19-17 loss to Baltimore, catching six of seven targets for 53 yards and a touchdown. Hurst should be out there again this weekend in New Orleans.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Suits up, scores against old club Hurst (groin) caught six of seven targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in a 19-17 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Impact Hurst was limited in practice with a groin injury this week, but he was always leaning toward playing. A former failed first-round pick of Baltimore, the Bengals' new starting tight end exacted his revenge with an impressive 19-yard touchdown in the second quarter; his second in as many weeks. The Ravens got the last laugh in this mini rivalry with the victory, but the 27-year-old is starting to show some of the promise as a receiver that he displayed as a college prospect. Hurst will look to keep this scoring streak rolling against the Saints next Sunday.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Sunday Hurst (groin) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.
Impact After logging back-to-back limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, Hurst sat out Friday's practice, but he'll give it a go Sunday. Barring any setbacks, he's in line to continue to operate as the Bengals' top tight end, a role that through four games has yielded a 14-101-1 line on 21 targets for the 2018 first-rounder. With the wideout trio of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins (ankle) and Tyler Boyd also commanding their share of targets on a weekly basis, Hurst's volume in contests to come could be hit or miss, thus capping his fantasy upside.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Sunday Hurst (groin), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Despite not practicing Friday due to a lingering groin issue, Hurst appears in line to suit up for Week 5. However, fantasy managers are still encouraged to confirm the tight end's status ahead of Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Questionable for Sunday Hurst (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game in Baltimore.
Impact Hurst opened Week 5 prep with back-to-back limited sessions before sitting out entirely Friday. The fifth-year pro has been dealing with a groin injury for three weeks running, but he's still played through it and posted a cumulative four catches (on six targets) for 34 yards and one touchdown the last two games. Per Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site, coach Zac Taylor expressed confidence that Hurst will be able to play Sunday, but an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff will leave fewer players to pivot to if he's sidelined. Mitchell Wilcox is the next tight end on the depth chart for Cincy.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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