Hardman recorded three receptions on three targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 25-22 overtime win over the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Hardman was acquired by the Chiefs at the trade deadline but was sidelined by a thumb injury for most of the remaining games in the regular season. He also played a minimal role in the playoffs, including the AFC Championship Game, when he was on the field for only one offensive snap. However, Hardman came through on the biggest stage, catching a three-yard touchdown in overtime to deliver a walk-off Super Bowl win for the Chiefs. He also tallied a 52-yard catch early in the second quarter, accounting for the team's longest play from scrimmage. Hardman will hit free agency this offseason, and he'll likely find a short-term deal as a depth pass-catching option.

Hardman recorded six receptions on 11 targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 13-12 win over the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Hardman saw an increased role due to Travis Kelce (coach's decision) and Rashee Rice (coach's decision) both being sidelined for rest purposes. Hardman led the team in targets, receptions and yards, highlighted by long gains of 37 and 14 yards. While he isn't likely to replicate this performance in the wild-card round, Hardman may have earned himself a rotational role in the offense as the Chiefs continue to look for reliable pass catchers.

Hardman (thumb) has been activated off IR in advance of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

In conjunction with the transaction, the Chiefs removed Hardman's 'questionable' designation for the contest, which sets the stage for the wideout to see his first game action since Week 11. He'll give the team some added WR depth in Week 17, with Kadarius Toney out with a hip injury, but with eight catches on 10 targets for 41 yards in four games with Kansas City thus far, Hardman profiles as a fantasy dart in his looming return to action.

The Chiefs plan to activate Hardman (thumb) off IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardman, who last suited up in Week 11, was a full participant in practice this past week, but if he does come off IR on Saturday, he'll approach Sunday's contest listed as questionable. In four games since arriving from the Jets in a trade, Hardman has caught eight of his 10 targets for 41 yards.

Hardman (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Hardman has spent the requisite four games on injured reserve following surgery to repair his sprained right thumb back in late November. As such, the Chiefs opened his practice window Thursday, but he managed three straight limited sessions, which wasn't enough to be activated to the active roster. Hardman's next chance for game action is Sunday, Dec. 31 against the Bengals.

Hardman (thumb) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after being designated to return from injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

The wide receiver appears unlikely to play Monday against the Raiders, per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com. Hardman had surgery on his sprained thumb at the end of November and now has a 21-day window in which he can return to the team. The fifth-year pro has eight catches for 41 yards and no touchdowns since returning to the Chiefs in an October trade with the Jets.

Hardman (thumb) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardman underwent surgery to repair a sprained thumb at the end of November and will now return to practice with the team. He'll have a 21-day window to do so before he needs to be added back to the active roster, but he can return as soon as Monday against the Raiders. Getting the veteran receiver back in the fold should be a boost to the Chiefs receiving corps, especially with Skyy Moore (nee) now on IR.

Hardman announced Monday on his X account that "surgery was successful" on his sprained right thumb.

EDGE Analysis

Hardman emerged from the Chiefs' Week 11 loss to the Eagles with the injury and landed on injured reserve Saturday. He'll thus miss at least four games as a result, meaning his next chance for game action is Monday, Dec. 25 against the Raiders. Hardman's recovery timetable is unknown, though, so it's unclear if he'll be able to get healthy in four weeks.

The Chiefs placed Hardman (thumb) on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardman sprained his thumb in Monday's 21-17 loss to the Eagles. He wasn't able to log a practice session this week and will now be forced to miss at least the next four games while on IR. In his absence, Skyy Moore and Richie James are candidates to see action as the fourth wide receiver behind Justin Watson, Rashee Rice and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Hardman (thumb) won't play Sunday against the Raiders, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Adam Teicher of ESPN.com, Hardman is dealing with a sprained right thumb that may sideline him beyond this weekend. Since returning to the Chiefs in a trade with the Jets last month, Hardman has caught eight of his 10 targets for 41 yards, so his looming absence is of more import to his team's wideout depth than it is to fantasy managers.