Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst will take on the team with last year’s 25th-ranked passing defense, the Atlanta Falcons (231.9 yards allowed per game), in Week 1 — beginning at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.
When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Hurst worth inserting into your starting lineup? For insights into his tilt against the Falcons, we’ve got you covered.
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Hayden Hurst Week 1 Game Info
Let’s go into a few of the upcoming game’s key info, along with the projected fantasy points for Hurst:
Hayden Hurst Fantasy Stats
Below is a look at how Hurst generated fantasy numbers in 2022:
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Hayden Hurst 2022 Fantasy Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Steelers | 4.6 | 8 | 5 | 46 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Cowboys | 2.4 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Jets | 0.7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 4 | Dolphins | 8.7 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| Week 5 | @Ravens | 11.3 | 7 | 6 | 53 | 1 |
| Week 6 | @Saints | 2.1 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Week 7 | Falcons | 4.8 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Browns | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 0 |
| Week 9 | Panthers | 3.5 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Steelers | 2.8 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Titans | 5.7 | 9 | 6 | 57 | 0 |
| Week 13 | Chiefs | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 18 | Ravens | 1.4 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| Wild Card | Ravens | 2.5 | 6 | 4 | 45 | 0 |
| Divisional | @Bills | 11.9 | 6 | 5 | 59 | 1 |
| Championship Game | @Chiefs | 3.7 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 0 |
Hayden Hurst vs. Falcons
Here are a few key stats on the Falcons squad Hurst will be playing:
