Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs
The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is putting together one of the best seasons of any quarterback in NFL historyDECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MECOLE HARDMAN #17 - WIDE RECEIVER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
90 YDS •
12 REC •
0 TD
90 YDS
12 REC
0 TD
Falls flat against Bucs Hardman compiled just three catches for 23 yards on only five targets Sunday versus the Buccaneers.
Impact While Hardman is likely still owned in many redraft leagues given the upside promised of him entering the season, his results haven't backed up the hype outside of an outburst a few times. He's likely most viable as a stash in dynasty leagues with hopes of future promise given that Sammy Watkins and Demarcus Robinson are in the final years of their respective deals.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' big offensive performances balance out shortcomings
Andy Reid was gushing after watching his Kansas City Chiefs beat Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and for good reason: Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill had an eye-popping day...NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs expect Brady-led Buccaneers to be at their best
The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t buying all the talk about Tom Brady’s strugglesNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs welcome Watkins back with Pringle headed to IR
The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be getting Sammy Watkins back on the field just in timeNOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minimal production in return from COVID list Hardman hauled in his lone target for 16 yards in Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
Impact Hardman notably saw a season-low 27 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Sunday's contest, though that may be the result of him being freshly off the COVID-19 list and not quite up to speed. Even if that's the case, the expected return of Sammy Watkins in Week 12 will limit his upside from a fantasy standpoint moving forward. At this point, he's likely spottily owned in many redraft formats, while his primary value lies as a stash in dynasty leagues.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders RT Sam Young, Chiefs WR Watkins among inactives
Right tackle Sam Young is inactive for the Las Vegas Raiders in their AFC West showdown with the Kansas City ChiefsNOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lifted from COVID-19 list The Chiefs activated Hardman from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Hardman was placed on the list Nov. 11 and didn't practice with the team over the past two weeks as a result, but he's expected to return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Sammy Watkins (hamstring/calf) has been ruled out again, so Hardman and Demarcus Robinson could have an increased workload yet again.
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs continue to rely on rookies and second-year pros
The biggest downside to success in the NFL may come each April, when the team that wins the Super Bowl also wins the rather dispiriting opportunity to pick last in each round of th...NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains absent from practice Hardman (undisclosed) is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list and did not practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of the Kansas City Star reports.
Impact The Chiefs placed Hardman on the COVID-19 list back on Nov. 11, and coming off the team's bye it appears that the second-year wideout still hasn't managed to attain full clearance. The speedster's status for Sunday's game in Las Vegas thus appears murky. Sammy Watkins (hamstring) resumed practicing without limitations Wednesday, so Hardman would stand to see a reduced snap share even if he does manage to return Week 11.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs signing 2019 1st-round pick Baker to practice squad
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing safety DeAndre Baker, taking a chance on the 2019 first-round draft pick after he was let go by the New York Giants amid legal problems but subse...NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on COVID-19 list The Chiefs have placed Hardman on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Hardman's placement on the list indicates that he has either tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in close contact with an infected person or persons.The Chiefs are on bye this week and don't play again until Nov. 22 against the Raiders.
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Small contribution versus Panthers Hardman recorded three receptions for 48 yards on four targets during Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
Impact Coming off of arguably his best outing of the season last week versus the Jets, Hardman disappeared again for most of Sunday's contest. He should continue to see work moving forward but could see his snap counts deteriorate a bit with Sammy Watkins (hamstring) nearing his return to action.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 in Fantasy Football Zack Moss, DeeJay Dallas, and Mecole Hardman headline the top waiver wire pickups heading into Week 9.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • SI.COM
Posts his best game of 2020 Hardman caught seven of nine targets for 96 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-9 win over the Jets.
Impact Hardman was overshadowed by Travis Kelce (109 yards and a touchdown) and Tyreek Hill (98 yards and two touchdowns), but quarterback Patrick Mahomes managed to keep all his receivers happy with five touchdown passes against the overmatched Jets secondary. The 2019 second-round pick got the scoring started by taking a touch-pass 30 yards to the house en route to season highs in catches and yards. Hardman's level of involvement has varied drastically from week to week, making him a high-risk, high-reward Week 9 fantasy option in what should be a more competitive game against Carolina.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mecole Hardman: "I had to score on that play" | Week 8 Press Conference
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Mahomes throws 5 TD passes as Chiefs romp past Jets, 35-9
Patrick Mahomes threw for 416 yards and five touchdowns, the Kansas City defense shut down Sam Darnold and the inept Jets offense and the Chiefs romped to a 35-9 victory over winle...NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mecole Hardman takes chest pass from Mahomes for 30-yard TD Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman takes chest pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes for 30-yard touchdown.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • NFL.COM
Jets CAN'T Catch Mecole Hardman
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • YOUTUBE
The Latest: Saints get OT win; Broncos top LA on last play
Wil Lutz has given New Orleans a 26-23 victory over Chicago, with a 35-yard field goal in overtimeNOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes most of limited touches Hardman reeled in his two targets for 57 yards and rand once for another 13 Sunday versus the Broncos.
Impact Hardman's fantasy stock seemed to be on the rise following the hamstring injury for Sammy Watkins, but even that hasn't been enough to get the second-year wideout on the field consistently ahead of DeMarcus Robinson. Given Hardman's explosiveness, it's likely a concern with his abilities as a blocker and route runner at this stage in his career that's keeping him from consistently seeing the field. It seems unlikely that is going to change in 2020 but could be the case in 2021 when a number of the Chiefs' wideouts see their contracts expire.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tyreek Hill & Mecole Hardman Are a Lethal Combo
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Mecole Hardman's Big Plays Set Up a Clyde Tackle-Breaking TD Run
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • YOUTUBE
