The Frankman
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Oh yeah, I'm looking at Hurst now as a definite option in the 7th-8th round in 14-teamers. He might even go later.
Hayden Hurst said he's been driving back and forth from Jacksonville to Atlanta for the last four weeks to catch passes from Matt Ryan.
“That’s helping me a lot," Hurst told ESPN's Mina Kimes. "That’s really going to pay off during training camp." Acquired from the Ravens in March, Hurst is coming in to replace Austin Hooper after Hooper left in free agency for the Browns. The former first-rounder, Hurst has yet to really do much from a statistical standpoint in the NFL, but this will easily be his best chance at putting up counting stats. Ryan loves to spread the ball around and get his tight ends involved, whether it was Tony Gonzalez or Hooper previously. Hurst is getting some hype in the fantasy community and should easily be able to out-produce his 30-349-2 line from 2019. He's a candidate to flirt with 100 targets after seeing just 39 in Baltimore last season.
SOURCE: Vaughn McClure on Twitter
May 20, 2020, 1:19 PM ET
Good read. Definately plausible.
Matt Ryan impressed by Hayden Hurst: One of the "fastest and most athletic tight ends I've ever played with'Matt Ryan talked up new Falcons TE Hayden Hurst in a Tuesday Zoom session.
Ryan described Hurst as one of the "fastest and most athletic tight ends I've ever played with." That is high praise coming from a quarterback who has played with Tony Gonzalez and Austin Hooper. In 12 seasons with Ryan at quarterback, Falcons tight ends have produced seven 70-catch campaigns. Currently the TE11 by ADP, Hooper is no longer a sleeper value, but that remains a nice price for a player in the right place at the right time.
Rotoworld
https://twitter.com/32beatwriters/status/1296401505105391616?s=21NFL Beat Writers @32BeatWriters
“I’m probably most excited about his athleticism,” Matt Ryan said, “he’s extremely fast, very good change of direction. He’s big and strong. He’s everything you would want in a tight end. So I think he’s going to be a nice piece of the puzzle for us.”
I'm counting on it.Wow I have no idea how I have this guy ranked so high but without a white star on this thread.
This guy is going to feast in Atlanta.
https://twitter.com/falconskelsey/status/1303064379823468544?s=21Kelsey Conway @FalconsKelsey
Dirk Koetter says Hayden Hurst offers more vertical speed to Atlanta's offense. He's been really impressed with his ability to catch in traffic. #Falcons
On board here too.I'm on board. And I never thought Hooper was anything more than a jag in a great system. I can't wait to see what Hurst can do.
Better days are coming for Hurst. This offense + their philosophy are too good for Fantasy TEs. Will have to see his snap rate.Hayden Hurst caught 3-of-5 targets for 38 yards in the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.
The Seahawks have one of the league's toughest tight end defenses — and new addition Jamal Adams was flying all over the field Sunday — but it was still a disappointing statline on an afternoon where Matt Ryan attempted 54 passes. Hurst did make a highlight-reel grab on his first reception, getting a step on Shaq Griffin and Adams before making a diving 27-yard catch. It's far too early to write Hurst off as a potential TE1 in the Falcons' pass-happy offense. Another offensive-friendly environment is on tap for Week 2 in the Cowboys.
https://twitter.com/willmcfadden/status/1307013397767127043?s=21William McFadden @willmcfadden
Hayden Hurst says he believes the Falcons have a good offensive game plan heading into the weekend, and he feels he will be involved a bit more than he was in Week 1.
Hayden Hurst caught 5-of-8 targets for 72 yards and one touchdown in the Falcons' Week 2 loss to the Cowboys.
Hurst was quiet with 3-38-0 on five targets in Week 1 against Seattle, but he was on the field a ton in that one, and the usage was there in this one. Hurst was left wide open down the left side for a 42-yard touchdown in the first half. His eight targets were third on the team. The trade pickup should be rostered in 12-team league as an every-week TE1 in this shootout offense. The Falcons get the Bears in Week 3.
Sep 20, 2020, 5:30 PM ET
It was maddening to see, it was like Ryan was looking to pass to everyone but Hurst. Considering his traits, the offense, Ju8lio being out and his athleticism, he should he getting fed targets but he's just not.Hayden Hurst caught 1-of-3 targets for one yard and a touchdown in the Falcons' Week 3 loss to the Bears.
Hurst simply was not involved today after a first half touchdown, which is odd considering how difficult it was for Matt Ryan to complete a pass in the fourth quarter. Hurst now has 13 targets through three games, and a touchdown in back to back games.
- Rotoworld
Hayden Hurst caught 4-of-6 targets for 51 yards in the Falcons' Week 4 loss to the Packers.
Hurst has 50 yards and/or one touchdown in three straight games. Playing in a pass-heavy offense that is always chasing points, Hurst is a weekly back-end TE1 as the fourth option in the passing game. Hurst gets a Week 5 home date with the Panthers.
Oct 6, 2020, 12:21 AM ET
It's maddening. More athletic than Hooper and has a better catch rate, but isn't getting targets funneled to him the way Hooper had plus Ryan has no connection with him. He runs tons of routes and has no competition at TE on the team but can't get goign because of the O/Ryan.Hayden Hurst caught 2-of-6 targets for eight yards in the Falcons' Week 5 loss to the Panthers.
It's another painful stat line for Hurst, who seemed to run a lot of low-value routes near the line of scrimmage once again. To be fair, Hurst was missed twice in the red zone by Matt Ryan, who has looked brutal without Julio Jones. For fantasy, there's really nowhere to go if you're rostering Hurst. There's likely nobody on the waiver wire seeing more targets per game (5.6) than Hurst, especially when you factor in the upside of this Atlanta offense. He regrettably will be on the TE1/2 border against the Vikings in Week 6.
- Rotoworld
Really odd, you kind of wonder if the offense wouldn't flow better if they established this position a bit.The Frankman said:It's maddening. More athletic than Hooper and has a better catch rate, but isn't getting targets funneled to him the way Hooper had plus Ryan has no connection with him. He runs tons of routes and has no competition at TE on the team but can't get goign because of the O/Ryan.
To some extent the 3rd WR is taking a lot of the intermediate work occupied by Hooper, but there should be work for Hurst with how much that O featured the TE position in the past.Really odd, you kind of wonder if the offense wouldn't flow better if they established this position a bit.
I know this is a Hurst thread but that chart really outlined the horrible misuse of Evan Engram.
Sad but true. I traded Ingram for him 2 weeks ago because that's just how badly I needed a TE (and how bad Ingram has been).I think in a number of leagues I simply don't have other better options and am forced to keep the faith.
*Removes bile from stomach via mouth cavity*
I just picked him up off waivers in a redraft today.Sad but true. I traded Ingram for him 2 weeks ago because that's just how badly I needed a TE (and how bad Ingram has been).
Yeah sort of a garbage time (garbage win) TD, but we'll take it.Oh my ####### God Hayden Hurst was actually allowed to catch a ball and run with it...
EDIT: Of course blown coverage.
Hayden Hurst caught 4-of-4 targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' Week 6 win over the Vikings.
Hurst has been inside the top-five in routes run all season and patient Hurst holders were rewarded with a TE1 finish. His touchdown came late on a sharp play design, one made possible because of Julio Jones' presence. Hurst arguably benefits with Jones in the lineup because he'll get softer coverages and Atlanta could pass the ball even more. The Falcons catch another awesome matchup in Week 7 with Detroit heading south. Hurst will be a top-10 option then.
Oct 18, 2020, 4:24 PM ET
Hayden Hurst caught 5-of-7 targets for 54 yards in the Falcons' Week 8 win over the Panthers.
Hurst has now reached 50 yards in 4-of-5 games, including each of his past three. He could have had a bigger night but was the victim of some inaccurate Matt Ryan passes, one he turned into a highlight reel shoe-string grab. With Calvin Ridley departing with an ankle injury, Hurst could be needed for more volume in Week 9 against the Broncos. Regardless of Ridley's status, Hurst has locked himself in as a back-end TE1.
Oct 30, 2020, 12:13 AM ET
Hayden Hurst (ankle) is questionable for Week 12 against the Raiders.
Hurst, who has run the fourth most pass routes and has the tenth most targets among tight ends this season, is coming off a catchless game against New Orleans. Still, he's a better weekly option than most tight ends you'll find on the waiver wire. If he's active against the Raiders, Hurst will be a high-end TE2 against a Vegas defense allowing 4.7 tight end receptions per game.
SOURCE: Jason Butt on Twitter
Nov 27, 2020, 4:29 PM ET