Week 5 at Tampa Bay
Hurns has been dealing with a quad injury, but it didn't slow him last week as he caught a career-high 11 passes, gained 116 yards and scored for the second week in a row. He's trending up as Allen Robinson continues to get the fantasy headlines. Hurns has been a more consistent performer. Tampa Bay is 21st in the league in points allowed to opposing wideouts, so Hurns has the potential to be a solid contributor again. Use him as a No. 3 starter with upside.
Week 4 at Indianapolis
Hurns caught just two passes last week, but made the most of them, going for 70 yards (including a 59-yard touchdown). He continues to nurse a thigh injury that has been keeping him off the field for practices, but he should be ready to play against the Colts. With opponents focusing on Allen Robinson, Hurns should continue to get opportunities. He should be a decent No. 3 starter or quality flex play this week against an Indianapolis defense that has given up 30 WR catches, 426 yards and four scores in the past two weeks.
Week 3 at New England
Hurns has put up at least 60 yards in both games this season after catching four passes for 68 yards last week. With more attention focused on Allen Robinson, Hurns could have some success this week against a weak New England secondary. He's dealing with a thigh issue that has him on the injury list, but he should be fine to play. The Jags figure to have to put the ball in the air a lot in this game, and Hurns could be a big beneficiary of that. Start him as a low-end No. 3 receiver or high-end flex with plenty of upside.
Week 2 vs Miami
Hurns caught five passes for 60 yards last week, but only had seven targets last week (third on the team behind rookie Rashad Greene and Allen Robinson), which is not a very good sign in a limited passing attack. Hurns will continue to be a hit-and-miss kind of receiver unless he can figure out a way to be a bigger part of the attack. Miami's pass defense was good last week. Don't use Hurns for anything more than a flex unless you have to this week.
Week 1 vs. Carolina
Hurns had an up-and-down rookie season, the kind you might expect for an undrafted player. But he did score six touchdowns and is a threat to stretch the field for the Jaguars. Hurns seems to have the trust of quarterback Blake Bortles and he does what some of the other Jags receivers do not do - stay healthy. Though he has been dealing with a hip injury, he wasn't on the injury list this week. Hurns should at least be a solid flex play.
Fantasy Upside
Hurns had some really big games during his rookie season and emerged as a decent fantasy option on certain weeks. He's starting again this season, so the opportunities should continue. Hurns is the home-run hitter in this offense.
Fantasy Downside
The 23-year-old was up an down last season and struggled with some drops. He had a typical rookie roller coaster season.
Bottom line
Hurns scored six touchdowns last year, but had just 51 catches on 97 targets. He is a classic big-play guy and there will be some hits and misses again this season. Hurns is currently being drafted towards the end of most fantasy drafts and is worth a late-round flier.
Allen Hurns Week 17 vs. Texans
Despite being targeted 26 times in the past three weeks, Allen Hurns has just 14 receptions, which isn't bad until you consider he's gained just 132 yards on those catches. So much for his deep speed. He did score a touchdown three weeks ago against Houston, so there's some hope. But not too much.
Allen Hurns Week 16 vs. Titans
Allen Hurns managed six catches for 70 yards last week at Baltimore and given that the Titans are also a poor pass defense, he'll be a hot pickup again. But that was his best outing since Week 9. The inconsistency with both the Jags' passing game and Hurns' own play is just too big of a risk. He's a boom or bust option weekly, but look elsewhere in Championship Week.
Allen Hurns Week 15 vs. Ravens
Hurns got 10 targets last week but had just five receptions for 32 yards. He did get into the end zone to salvage the day, but he's been so up and down this season that he's tough to start, even against a horrid Baltimore pass defense. Hurns should see plenty of action, though, for what that's worth.
Allen Hurns Week 14 vs. Texans
Allen Hurns managed four receptions for 42 yards last week. He's been very inconsistent this season with some monster games and a lot of duds. I would be very wary to use him, even against a soft Houston pass defense.
