Ted Hurst Fantasy Overview

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion, foot) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers. It’s unclear if it’s the concussion, foot, or both keeping him out. He should clear concussion protocol next week, but we’ll see about the foot. Egbuka’s absence should mean a boost in routes for WRs Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson, but neither can be trusted in fantasy lineups. WR Chris Godwin and TE Cade Otton will also find more targets available.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion, foot) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. He was working off to the side with a trainer, according to Fox Sports' Greg Auman, so he's made some progress through the protocol. But Egbuka still looks likely to miss Sunday's game vs. the Panthers. That'd leave Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst, and Tez Johnson as Tampa Bay's top 3 WRs.

Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan sprained his left PCL in Sunday's loss to the Vikings and is tentatively expected to miss 6-8 weeks, ESPN's Jenna Laine reports. McMillan is still getting a second opinion on the injury. It's the latest setback for the star-crossed receiver who has missed time with hamstring, neck, and knee injuries since arriving to the NFL in 2024. He can be dropped from all redraft rosters. McMillan's absence will mean a full-time role for rookie WR Ted Hurst, who has caught 6 of 13 targets for 103 yards and a score through 3 weeks. He might be worth stashing in deep fantasy leagues but won't be a starting consideration until QB Baker Mayfield is back.

Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Vikings and has been ruled out. We'll look for details on the severity. His absence leaves rookie Ted Hurst as Tampa Bay's clear No. 3 WR.