Hardman (shoulder/knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos after practicing fully Friday. Hardman was limited both Wednesday and Thursday, but he's been cleared for Week 10 action after Friday's full session. With DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson also in the Chiefs' wideout mix, Hardman carries limited fantasy lineup upside ahead of Sunday's contest.
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ACTIVELatest Mecole Hardman news
Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
3/12/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 187 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 2; Pk (KC)
Birthplace
Bowman, GA, USA
Position
WR
College
Georgia
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2019-Present
(6 seasons)
New York Jets
2023-2023
(1 season)
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DraftKings points 1.7FanDuel Points 1.1REC 1.2REC YDS 5.4LNG 5.4TD 0.0CBSS fantasy points 0.5ESPN fantasy points 0.5Yahoo fantasy points 1.1
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Full season projectionsREC 17.7REC YDS 140.0LNG 17.0
Hardman (shoulder/knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos after practicing fully Friday. Hardman was limited both Wednesday and Thursday, but he's been cleared for Week 10 action after Friday's full session. With DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson also in the Chiefs' wideout mix, Hardman carries limited fantasy lineup upside ahead of Sunday's contest.
Hardman (shoulder/knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice. Hardman was injured in the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Bucs last Monday night, but he was able to return after getting examined in the locker room. Hardman has been serving as the Chiefs' No. 4 receiver in recent games with JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) still working his way back from injury.
Hardman (shoulder/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Hardman exited the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers with a shoulder injury before later returning. It also now appears that the Georgia product is also dealing with a knee issue, likely sustained Monday night. Hardman's practice participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Hardman caught all three of his targets for 17 total yards in Monday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Buccaneers. He also returned one punt for 30 yards. Hardman served as the team's No. 4 wide receiver because JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) was inactive. The 2019 second-round pick has produced just nine receptions for 75 yards through the last four games.
Hardman (shoulder) has returned to Monday night's game against the Buccaneers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports. The punt and kick returner injured his shoulder in the first quarter on a punt return. Hardman did not record a catch before exiting. The sixth-year pro has just six catches for 58 yards on the year.
Hardman (shoulder) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Buccaneers. The punt and kick returner was injured on a 30-yard punt return in the first quarter. Hardman did not record a catch before exiting. Carson Steele and Xavier Worthy are next in line to handle kick and punt return duties, respectively.
Hardman caught his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 27-20 win versus the Raiders. Hardman finished the day fourth among wide receivers in snap share (29 percent), but that number could continue to shrink as veteran DeAndre Hopkins familiarizes himself with the Chiefs' playbook after the team acquired him last week. Hardman has posted no more than four catches for 33 yards in a game so far this season, and there's little reason to anticipate a significant uptick in production from him moving forward.
Hardman logged one reception (on two targets) for 17 yards during Sunday's 28-18 win against the 49ers. Hardman checked in fourth on the team in offensive snaps Sunday, but he saw a significant bump in his usage this week after JuJu Smith-Schuster left the game early due to a hamstring aggravation. The Chiefs continue to see wide receiver injuries pile up and could be a candidate to add an extra wideout prior to the NFL's Nov. 5 trade deadline. However, Hardman could claim added reps in the short term if Smith-Schuster misses additional time.
Hardman hauled in all four targets for 33 yards during Monday's 26-13 victory versus New Orleans. Hardman managed to nab four passes on his four targets while tallying only eight offensive snaps on the night. While it's a positive sign that Hardman was targeted on half of the snaps he logged, it also doesn't leave much room for growth. That said, Hardman's play could earn him more run if he proves to be a reliable weapon for a Chiefs offense likely down its expected two starters in Rashee Rice (knee) and Hollywood Brown (shoulder) for the remainder of the regular season, at a minimum.