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Fantasy Focus Football fantasy football takes on Jalen Hurts
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Focus Football about Jalen Hurts.
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All Fantasy Focus Football insights about Jalen Hurts
NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Through five games, Hurts has recorded only one rushing touchdown, eliminating the rushing upside that previously defined his fantasy ceiling. In Week 5 against the Bears, rushing accounted for just 1.5% of his fantasy points on two rushes for two yards. The source states 'the days of Jalen Hurts being an elite fantasy quarterback are on ice,' positioning him as QB20 and averaging 0.2 more fantasy points per game than Deshaun Watson but 0.6 fewer than Aaron Rodgers.NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Hurts is no longer a starting-caliber quarterback due to collapsed rushing touchdown production; he has only one rushing touchdown through five games versus his historical average of eight-plus rushing touchdowns per season and four-plus in four straight prior seasons, with three consecutive seasons of 13-plus rushing touchdowns. The decline stems from offensive line absences and exits that have reduced his rushing efficiency and upside.NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Jalen Hurts' rushing touchdown production has collapsed dramatically through week 5. He had 12+ rushing touchdowns in three straight seasons and at least 10 in four straight seasons, but has only one rushing touchdown through the first five games of 2024. The speaker expected regression but not this severe or fast, noting the Eagles' offensive line issues as a contributing factor. This represents a major downgrade from his historical rushing upside that was core to his fantasy value.NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Hurts has been atrocious for fantasy managers to start the season and delivered another poor Week 5 performance; the loss of rushing upside (no longer mobile threat) combined with weak arm production and missing A.J. Brown (traded) and injured Devonta Smith has eliminated his fantasy value; benching him is justified.NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
The source expresses reluctance to start Jalen Hurts at quarterback this week, stating he has been bad for the entire season and is not a preferred option over alternatives like Matt Stafford.NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
Jalen Hurts has scored under 16.5 fantasy points in three straight games and under 13.5 fantasy points in back-to-back games, placing him outside the top 12 at the quarterback position heading into Week 5 against Jacksonville.NegativeMatchupOct 7, 2026
Facing the Jaguars in London with significant offensive line injuries (Lane Johnson out) and potential absences of Devontae Smith, Dallas Goddard, and Saquon Barkley; forced to throw primarily to A.J. Brown, Zach Ertz, and DeVonta Smith, creating a challenging matchup despite the Eagles' demonstrated toughness and ability to stay competitive in difficult games.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
Jalen Hurts is ranked 13th among quarterbacks in Week 5, outside the top 12 for the third straight week; has scored under 16.5 fantasy points in back-to-back weeks; the source suggests his performance is unlikely to improve soon; recommendation is to bench him rather than start him this week.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
The source is not fully confident that Jalen Hurts will be a top 10 quarterback the rest of the season, only sort of confident. Hurts has never put up huge passing numbers and has relied on elite rushing; without that rushing production, he might be just a fringe QB1 from a fantasy perspective, similar to Kyler Mariota. However, the Eagles' schedule still looks good moving forward, and the source would try not to drop Hurts despite considering Jacoby Brissett ahead of him in Week 5 rankings.NegativeProjectionOct 2, 2026
Hurts' rushing production has declined significantly; he has 16 carries for 87 yards through three weeks despite expectations for increased run volume under new coaching staff. He scored 25 fantasy points in week one but finished 15th or worse in the last two games against weaker defenses (Titans, Bears). He had five passing touchdowns in weeks one and two but three interceptions over his last two games. Against the Rams' defense allowing 5.2 yards per pass attempt (second-lowest) and 56% completion rate (third-lowest), there is real, real high bust potential if the Eagles offense can't move the ball and Hurts isn't running.NegativeMatchupOct 2, 2026
Jalen Hurts faces a concerning matchup against the Rams defense in Week 4. The source indicates the Eagles are trending in the wrong direction after recent weeks of performance, raising concerns about Hurts' production against a strong defensive opponent.NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
Hurts' rushing production has regressed this season, and the source notes he no longer belongs in the top-tier QB1 conversation. While expected to see regression in rushing, that production hasn't materialized as anticipated, and the overall offensive efficiency has declined. The source suggests Hurts is no longer a high-end QB1.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Daniel Dopp is out on Jalen Hurts this week against the Rams. Hurts has finished outside the top 15 at quarterback in back-to-back weeks (against Titans and Bears), defenses not expected to be this strong. His rushing upside has essentially disappeared compared to last year—he has only 16 carries for 87 yards and one touchdown through three weeks, a dramatic decline from his previous rushing volume. The loss of A.J. Brown has removed another weapon and passing outlet. While the Rams have given up over 20 fantasy points to quarterbacks in two of the last three weeks, the source expects a much tougher outing. Hurts is no longer a tier-one quarterback but rather a high-end tier-two or low-end QB1, and this week he's very low-end QB1 (ranked QB11).NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Jalen Hurts has fallen to a fringe QB1 tier. He is not running the ball as much as in previous seasons, which is a significant concern for his fantasy value.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Jalen Hurts is highlighted as a strong Week 1 start against the Commanders due to the favorable matchup; the source notes he was a mid-range QB1 last year despite an atrocious offensive situation, and with an improved offensive line and better scheme this year, he should perform well. The source expresses confidence in starting him Week 1 specifically because of the matchup advantage.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Hurts is QB1 in the source's Week 1 projections and QB2 in consensus rankings against the Commanders. In 9 career full games against Washington, Hurts averages 23.7 fantasy points per game and has at least 18 points in 7 consecutive full games. Last year, 12 quarterbacks hit 18 points against the Commanders. The source is 'unimpressed' with Washington's defensive personnel despite their new coaching staff, and expects Hurts to have a huge start to the season. The Eagles have a light regular season schedule, suggesting this strong performance could continue beyond Week 1.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
The source is out on Hurts due to declining efficiency and a less effective 'tush push' play.NegativeBustAug 28, 2026
Hurts is identified as a potential bust due to declining efficiency across multiple metrics: fantasy PPG fell from 25 (four years ago) to 21.5 (two-three years ago) to 18.7 (last year); rushing efficiency declined; tush push efficiency dropped to under 63% last season. With A.J. Brown gone and the Eagles moving to a timing-and-rhythm passing offense (not his strength—career high 26 passing TDs), his ceiling is diminished. While he may still finish mid-range QB1 due to rushing upside, his ADP is too high given the risk of finishing outside top-10 QB.NegativeProjectionAug 26, 2026
Jalen Hurts is projected to finish outside the top 10 quarterbacks due to expected regression in efficiency and a perceived decrease in the quality of weapons within the Philadelphia offense.NegativeBustAug 26, 2026
Liz Loza projects Jalen Hurts to finish outside the top 10 fantasy quarterbacks. She highlights a steady decline in his fantasy points per game from 25 in 2022 to 18.7 last season. Loza attributes this to the loss of AJ Brown, decreased efficiency in the 'tush push' (under 63% conversion rate), and a tougher late-season schedule.NegativeProjectionAug 13, 2026
The source advises against drafting Jalen Hurts in best ball formats due to a difficult playoff schedule, specifically noting a tough matchup against San Francisco. The source warns that Hurts is likely to produce 'duds' during the fantasy playoffs, and because best ball lacks waivers or trades, managers will be stuck with his performance.NegativeMatchupAug 13, 2026
The source warns that Jalen Hurts could be a liability during the fantasy playoffs due to a brutal schedule in weeks 15-17 (Seattle, Houston, San Francisco). While he is expected to perform well during the regular season, the source suggests having a backup plan for the championship weeks.NegativeProjectionAug 13, 2026
Mentioned as coming off the board in the later rounds of the draft, indicating quarterback availability in mid-to-late rounds.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Jalen Hurts' ADP of 54.5 (6th round) is too high given his performance decline; he was the QB8 in fantasy points per game last year, passing efficiency dropped below 65%, and he had only one 300-yard passing game. His rushing production is also trending down, with 45 fewer carries than the previous year and a significant drop in rushing touchdowns, likely due to the 'tush push' becoming less effective and potentially being phased out under new offensive line coach Chris Cooper.