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Hurts' rushing volume declining; Eagles built to run more, pass less with elite defense.

Jim Coventry contends that if Jalen Hurts is not a major factor as a runner, he is not a great fantasy option. Hurts' rushing attempts have declined from 157 to 105 over the last three years, and film shows he was sliding two to three yards before contact far too often. The "tush push" success rate collapsed from near 90 percent to 63 percent last year. With offensive coordinator Sean Mannion in place, handing the ball to Saquon Barkley appears to be the preferred option. Additionally, the Eagles' potentially elite defense may lead to game scripts where the team plays with leads and emphasizes the run game, de-emphasizing the pass. Wide receiver A.J. Brown is gone, removing the team's best deep threat. Coventry's bottom line: pass on Hurts at a starter price; the upside days might be gone, and the team is built to throw less, not more.

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