Mecole Hardman Jr.

The Chiefs have ruled out Mecole Hardman Jr. for their Week 16 matchup against the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman had his practice window opened last week, but he was questionable about playing. With Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney ruled out and Hardman unavailable, Rashee Rice, Justin Watson, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling will make up the WR corps in Week 16.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Jr. is getting his 21-day window opened to return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman has not played since Week 11, just a few games after being traded back to Kansas City following a failed stint with the New York Jets. With the Chiefs, he played in four games and had eight catches for 41 yards, playing 23% of offensive snaps and 30% of special teams snaps. He will provide no more than depth for K.C. when he returns to action.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Jr. has been moved to the team's injured reserve with a thumb injury. He was already ruled out for Week 12.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman was playing a limited role on offense, but with his absence and the now-known absence of Kadarius Toney, that opens up room for veteran WR Richie James Jr. in both the passing and returning game. Hardman won't be able to play again until Week 16, but he can return in time for the postseason to add additional depth.

Mecole Hardman Jr., who has a thumb injury, has been ruled out for Week 12 versus the Las Vegas Raiders.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman returned to Kansas City and has seen about 20% of the team's snaps playing in a limited role in an offense that likes to rotate its receivers. Hardman's absence doesn't change much for the Chiefs' snap shares, as they played the majority of the season without him and he was already seeing limited usage. He didn't practice all week and should be monitored going into Week 13.

Mecole Hardman Jr. caught 2-of-2 targets for 12 yards in the Chiefs 21-17 loss against the Eagles.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman remains off the fantasy radar.