Week 9 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Allen Hurns had 5 receptions for a season-high 101 yards two weeks ago against the Colts. But that was against the Colts. The Bengals' defense will offer much more resistance. Hurns is still the better deep target than Marqise Lee. And he's also more likely to score. But given Jacksonville's desire to run the ball and the matchup, Hurns isn't worth using as anything more than a WR3.
Week 7 at Indianapolis Colts
Allen Hurns had just 3 catches for 42 yards and now has been held to under 4 receptions in 4-of-6 games this season. But he remains more of a TD threat than teammate Marqise Lee. Indianapolis has allowed 4 touchdowns to receivers this season, so there's a chance Hurns gets into the end zone. Lee also has been missing from practice this week with a knee injury. Use Hurns as a low-end WR3 or high-end flex option.
Week 6 vs. L.A. Rams
Allen Hurns had just 2 catches for 21 yards last week and failed to score. He now has 6 catches in the past two weeks and hasn't scored. His production is almost entirely dependent on scoring and that makes him pretty dicey each week. The Rams have given up just 3 touchdowns to WRs this season. Hurns likely isn't worth using as anything more than a flex play.
Week 5 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Hurns got 10 targets last week but caught just 4 passes for 42 yards and failed to score for the first time in three weeks. Pittsburgh's pass defense has been a tough nut to crack thus far and hasn't given up more than 119 yards to an opposing team's receivers yet this season. Hurns should see enough volume to be used as a WR3, but he probably doesn't have a very high ceiling this week.
Week 4 at N.Y. Jets
Allen Hurns had just 3 receptions for 20 yards last week, but did score for the second consecutive week. He seems like a better red zone option than teammate Marqise Lee, though Lee is going to be targeted more. The Jets have already given up 5 WR touchdowns this season. Hurns is the best bet on Jacksonville's offense of being on the receiving end of a score. He's a WR3 or flex play again this week.
Week 3 vs. Baltimore Ravens (game in London)
Allen Hurns scored a garbage-time touchdown and finished with 6 catches for 82 yards last week, taking advantage of the extra playing time with Allen Robinson done for the year. The final numbers look good, but he had just one catch when the game was still in question. This is a tough matchup against the Ravens and the Jaguars won't want Blake Bortles throwing the ball any more than 25 times if they can help it. Use Hurns as a low-end No. 3 receiver or flex option.
Week 2 vs. Tennessee Titans
Allen Hurns had 3 catches for 42 yards last week and stands to be the guy who should benefit the most from the loss of Allen Robinson. Hurns was once a top deep threat but has struggled through injuries. The Jaguars might not throw it a lot, but if they go play-action and try to go deep, Hurns could be the beneficiary. He's a flex play with some upside—and a low floor, as well—in this run-first offense.
Fantasy Upside
Just two years ago, Hurns was a borderline fantasy star, one who posted 1,000 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns. Injures wrecked his 2016 season, but he's a solid deep threat capable of taking the top off a defense.
Fantasy Downside
Injuries pretty much destroyed Hurns' 2016 season and he always seems to be nicked up. He played through those types of injuries in the past but wasn't able to last season. Hurns also caught just 35 of his 76 targets, as Blake Bortles struggled mightily last season.
2017 Bottom Line
Hurns' injury issues have carried over into training camp in 2017, and they allowed Marqise Lee to basically surpass him on the depth chart. The Jaguars are intent on running the ball more this season, which actually could benefit Hurns. He's talented, so you shouldn't forget about him on draft day. His current ADP sees him go off the board between rounds 16–19.
Week 12 at Buffalo
With three catches for 22 yards in the past two weeks - including one for nine yards last week - Hurns shouldn't be in your lineup this week. His production has really suffered with Jacksonville's change in offensive coordinators.
Week 11 at Detroit
Hurns was banged up last week, but wound up playing. Perhaps he should have stayed on the sideline. He had just two receptions for 13 yards. Allen Robinson has re-emerged as the top gun in this passing attack and that doesn't always leave a lot of scraps for everyone else. Hurns isn't worth using as anything more than a flex with some upside this week.
