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Hogs Haven fantasy football takes on Jalen Hurts
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NegativeInjuryOct 27, 2026
Jalen Hurts is out for the season due to blood clots in his lungs, triggering a reset year for the Eagles and significantly impacting the NFC East landscape. This injury removes the Eagles as a competitive threat and improves the Commanders' playoff odds despite their 1-4-1 record.NegativeInjuryOct 27, 2026
Hurts is done for the season with a blood clot diagnosis, eliminating him from fantasy consideration and significantly impacting the Eagles' offensive outlook for the remainder of 2026.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Eagles QB will be without Jalen Hurts for the rest of the season due to blood clots in his lungs; major injury impact on Eagles offense and Week 8 matchup against Commanders.NegativeProjectionOct 24, 2026
Eagles offense ranked 30th in NFL averaging 255.5 yards per game and tied for 29th in scoring averaging 17.7 points per game; Hurts' team has not scored over 24 points in a game this season and is riding four-game losing streak averaging anemic 14.5 points per game. Source raises question: 'Could Jalen Hurts days in Philadelphia be numbered?'NegativeInjuryOct 24, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles have lost Jalen Hurts for the rest of the season; the Eagles have dropped 4 straight games and look vulnerable heading into the Week 8 road game against Washington. This injury removes a top-tier divisional quarterback from the NFC East race and significantly improves Washington's playoff path.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Albert Breer raised multiple medical and logistical questions about Hurts's injury situation and travel protocol, asking why he didn't have another ultrasound before boarding the plane, whether departure could have been delayed, how he was treated on the plane, whether he was on an IV drip, and whether he had compression socks on—indicating ongoing concerns about the severity and management of his condition.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles QB out for the rest of the season due to blood clots; major fantasy impact eliminating the Eagles' starting QB and significantly altering the team's offensive production and playoff viability.NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026
Eagles placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, forcing the team to figure out what to do next at quarterback. This move leaves the Eagles at 2-4 in a division where every team went winless in Week 6, and the Eagles' on-field offensive product is described as miserable.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
Eagles QB on injured reserve for the rest of the 2026 season due to blood clots; this injury status effectively ends Philadelphia's playoff hopes at 2-4 and triggers expected deadline trades across the roster.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
The NFL concluded that Jalen Hurts being cleared to play with a superficial blood clot was 'handled appropriately,' but the NFLPA pushed back, calling for a 'full investigation' into the medical care provided. The union stated they were not aware of any NFL investigation and that the league previously informed them it did not plan to review the care he received, raising questions about transparency in player health protocols.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
Hurts is out for the season, a major blow to the Eagles' playoff hopes and fantasy value; the Eagles have lost four straight games to drop to 2-4 with their starting quarterback sidelined.NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026
Hurts' future with the Eagles is increasingly uncertain following a blood clot health incident that has raised durability concerns. The source notes that even before the blood clot issue, there were questions about whether the Eagles would commit to Hurts long-term after the 2026 season; his contract extension guarantees only $22 million following 2026, serving as an off-ramp for the team to change directions at quarterback if desired. Through five weeks, Hurts has shown uneven play, struggling to string together drives with an injury-plagued roster and new offensive coordinator David Blough still acclimating. Notably, Hurts played one game on four hours' sleep after spending the previous night in the hospital due to blood clot concerns, further complicating his 2026 performance evaluation.NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026
Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve due to superficial blood clot; out for at least four games (Weeks 6–9 vs. Jaguars, Cowboys, Commanders, Giants). Earliest possible return is Week 11 vs. Steelers after Eagles' bye in Week 10. Tanner McKee will start in his absence.NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026
Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve due to blood clot; out indefinitely and will miss Week 8 matchup against Commanders. Hurts had an 8-3 record against Washington, making his absence a significant development for the Eagles and NFC East.NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026
Jalen Hurts suffered a blood clot that will sideline him for at least this week and almost surely beyond. In a best-case scenario, Hurts will be placed on blood thinners and miss about 6-7 weeks (45 days), meaning he would miss approximately 6-7 games. With the Eagles already at 2-3 and facing the Panthers, Commanders, Giants, Steelers, Cardinals, and Cowboys twice during this window, the source projects Philadelphia could be 2-8 if Hurts misses six weeks or 3-9 if he misses seven weeks, potentially putting the season out of reach before his return. The Eagles did not place Hurts on injured reserve Friday but have until 4 p.m. ET Saturday to do so if they wish to capture the Week 6 game against Carolina among the four he must sit out while designated for return.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Jalen Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot in calf. The team found out that Hurts would be sidelined as it took the field for morning walk-through Thursday. McKee got the news from Hurts a few minutes before at his locker, with Hurts telling McKee, 'It looks like you're going to be the guy this week.' A follow-up ultrasound showed movement in a superficial blood clot in his calf. Best case is a precautionary one-week absence, but the expected timeline is multiple weeks. If anticoagulation is required, the absence could extend much longer.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Eagles QB ruled out for Sunday due to a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles' medical statement indicates Hurts visited the training room on Thursday, October 8th after practice requesting treatment for his calf, and the blood clot condition prevents him from playing until the situation is resolved.NegativeRoleOct 10, 2026
Jalen Hurts was being evaluated for concussion in Week 3 against the Bears, leading to Andy Dalton entering the game.NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026
Hurts is characterized as a roller-coaster QB without consistent week-to-week performance or a reliable floor; he has bright flashes but they are rare in the new Sirianni-Mannion offense. The source emphasizes his limitations when throwing over the middle or against pressure, and notes he no longer has the dynamic running ability that gave him an edge earlier in his career—he's no longer a dangerous designed rusher beyond the tush push because he lacks the juice anymore. He's currently in the worst situation of his seven-year NFL career.NegativeProjectionOct 9, 2026
Through four weeks, the Eagles offense has averaged 269.8 yards per game (29th) and 18.8 points per game (26th). Hurts had only 68 net passing yards in Week 4, making it hard to win. While Hurts played well in the first two games and the first half of Week 3, making big plays on third down to bail out the offense, the Eagles went 0/17 on third down over the last six quarters, indicating collective offensive failure. The source criticizes the entire offensive operation—head coach Nick Sirianni, the quarterback, offensive coordinator, and players—but notes Hurts deserves criticism as well for his Week 4 performance, even though he was bailing out the unit earlier in the season.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Hurts is uncomfortable in Sean Mannion's Packers-flavored offensive scheme; the source expresses concern that the coordinator hire was made to avoid threatening Sirianni's authority rather than to maximize offensive performance, undermining the stated goal of getting the Eagles back into Super Bowl contention quickly.NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
Among quarterbacks who have started all four games, Hurts has the fewest passing yards and the second-worst sack percentage at 9.5%, barely better than Malik Willis' 9.6%. Despite facing the sixth-most blitzes (34.8% of dropbacks), the Eagles' average time to throw is 3.32 seconds, the longest in the NFL, indicating offensive line and decision-making issues.NegativeMatchupOct 7, 2026
Jalen Hurts is operating with a thin group of supporting players around him. The Eagles had to play Sunday without right tackle Lane Johnson (who has since retired), top wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and Saquon Barkley (other than the first four plays). The source notes that even at full strength the offense was trying to figure out a new offense under a first-time playcaller, and the Eagles will need as many of their stars as close to full strength as possible to pull out of their current struggles.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts holds the ball 3.22 seconds per throw, the highest in the NFL, despite the Eagles using play action on only 16% of dropbacks, the lowest rate in the NFL. His catastrophic play rate (bust rate) is 28%, also the highest in the NFL, indicating significant efficiency concerns.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
The Eagles' offense has declined significantly under Hurts and Sirianni since their 2025 Super Bowl win; the team has played 89 regular-season games under Sirianni, and this Week 4 game against the Rams ranked 86th in offensive success rate, with four of their six worst offensive success rate games coming since Week 10 of last year.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
The source notes that Hurts was without wide receiver DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert on Sunday, but the core concern is that he doesn't look comfortable in the Eagles offense. The source emphasizes that as his rushing ability becomes less of a threat, he has to evolve as a passer, and growth in that area hasn't materialized yet despite being a Super Bowl-winning quarterback.NegativeProjectionOct 5, 2026
Jalen Hurts had 68 net passing yards on 31 dropbacks in a game, indicating severe offensive struggles and poor efficiency.NegativeBustOct 4, 2026
The source argues that the Eagles' offensive dysfunction extends beyond coaching staff and roster construction to the quarterback himself, stating 'everyone but Roseman needs to go, including quarterback Jalen Hurts.' The take is grounded in specific performance issues: Hurts threw a near-interception and then an interception to the same linebacker on near-identical coverage drops, and he 'wasn't going to do his homework post-snap and instead would just throw whatever he thought would be open right at the sticks,' per the source's analysis of his decision-making against the Bears.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Week 3 performance against Bears was poor: 16-of-25, 153 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT. Hurts is now ranked 27th in the league in EPA per dropback (minus-0.03), indicating significant efficiency struggles. This marks his second loss in his last seven starts, but the underlying metrics suggest deeper concerns about his play quality.NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026
Jalen Hurts was called for intentional grounding in the Eagles' Week 3 loss to the Bears, with HC Nick Sirianni visibly upset with the official after the call.PositiveProjectionSep 26, 2026
Eagles QB is playing some of the best football of his career. Despite the Eagles' overall uneven offensive performance and struggles to run the ball efficiently, Hurts has been able to bail out the offense in third-down situations and is carrying the team. The source notes it's easier to feel optimistic about the team's outlook when the quarterback is looking good.NegativeRoleSep 24, 2026
Jalen Hurts had the 5th highest air yards per attempt on 1st down in 2025 and 14th in 2024; the Eagles' 1st-down offensive struggles are not attributable to him but rather to offensive line and coaching issues.NegativeMatchupSep 21, 2026
Pressured on 24 of 42 dropbacks (57%) in Week 2 win over Tennessee—the highest pressure percentage the Eagles have allowed since ESPN began tracking in 2009. This reflects concerns about the effectiveness of a banged-up offensive line playing without star guard Landon Dickerson.NegativeUsageSep 19, 2026
Hurts contributed to Philadelphia's 136 total rushing yards in Week 1, with 64 of those yards coming on two runs by Hurts and Saquon Barkley combined. The Commanders' defense ranked 10th in defensive Rush EPA and third in defensive Rush SR in limiting the Eagles' ground game.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Jalen Hurts has developed into a good pocket passer, but his running ability makes him even more dangerous. In his first six seasons, Hurts won a Super Bowl MVP, made three Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team, despite being left off top-10 quarterback lists this offseason. Titans defensive back Simmons' stated strategy to 'make Jalen Hurts be a QB' and 'stop his runs, make sure Hurts doesn't get out of the pocket' underscores the dual-threat nature that makes Hurts a fantasy asset. The Eagles could use Simmons' comments as bulletin-board material.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
Jalen Hurts threw for 203 yards on just 14 completions against Washington in Week 1, good for more than 14 yards-per-completion. More than half of Hurts' total passing yards came on two plays: a 64-yard bomb to receiver Dontayvion Wicks and a 43-yard touchdown strike to tight end Dallas Goedert. The Eagles' new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion has reimagined the micropassing game for 2026 with more motion, more under-center formations, and more throws to the perimeter right after the snap, but the Eagles have serious blocking and timing issues to work out.NegativeUsageSep 18, 2026
Jalen Hurts threw a pass intended for Wicks that was nearly intercepted by Rasul Douglas in practice, showing defensive pressure on the Eagles quarterback.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts averaged 10.2 yards per attempt with motion and 3.8 without in Week 1, when the Eagles used motion on 62% of their plays—their highest rate in the past 10 seasons. He threw 2 pass touchdowns specifically to the player used in pre-snap motion, matching his entire 2025 total from that situation.NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026
Tom Brady's analysis of the Commanders defense confirmed Jalen Hurts as a one-read quarterback, suggesting limited progression and decision-making complexity in his play.NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026
Tom Brady noted that the Commanders defense confirmed Hurts as a one-read QB, suggesting limitations in his decision-making and progressions.PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts connected with TE Dallas Goedert for a 17-yard touchdown on 3rd-and-goal in the opening seconds of the second quarter, and later found Goedert again for a 43-yard touchdown in the final defensive series when the Eagles only needed six yards. Hurts also rushed for 22 yards on 3rd-and-18 late in the game.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Brian Baldinger identified Jalen Hurts as the difference maker in Week 1's NFC East matchup between the Eagles and Commanders, highlighting his performance as the key factor in Philadelphia's victory.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Hurts converted a crucial 3rd-and-18 with a 22-yard scramble in Week 1 against Washington, leading to the second Goedert touchdown. The play came after Daron Payne and Charles Omenihu fell down, with Payne appearing gassed.PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Greg Cosell analyzed extensive film of Hurts from last season and expressed confidence in his ability, stating 'He CAN do this… I think it's going to work out a little BETTER than people think,' suggesting the Eagles QB is undervalued heading into the season.PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026
Hurts' dual-threat ability poses a critical challenge for Washington's defense in Week 1. If the Commanders allow Saquon Barkley to consistently put Philadelphia in manageable situations, the defense will spend the afternoon reacting instead of dictating. Hurts' ability to keep the ball, extend plays, and punish an overaggressive defense makes second-and-short and third-and-short situations even harder for Washington to survive. The source emphasizes Washington cannot allow Barkley and Hurts to keep the Eagles ahead of the chains and in control of game flow.NegativeUsageSep 11, 2026
Threw just 28 times between the hashmarks in 2025, both a career high for Hurts and the fewest among QBs who played 14+ games. This reveals a strong preference to throw to the sidelines rather than the middle of the field. The new Mannion offense emphasizes middle-of-field passing, creating a potential schematic conflict with Hurts' natural tendencies, though training camp showed increased over-the-middle throws.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Eliot Shorr-Parks identifies Jalen Hurts as one of four core strengths the Eagles can rely on entering 2026, alongside Nick Sirianni, the defense, and the running game. Shorr-Parks argues that Hurts has accomplished more over the last five years than Josh Allen could accomplish stepping into the Eagles' system, underscoring Hurts' elite production and fit within the Eagles' organization.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Eagles QB entering season with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion replacing Kevin Patullo; Mannion is a first-time coordinator tasked with installing a new under center offense, creating an adjustment period for Hurts.NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026
Jalen Hurts is looking to bounce back after an inconsistent 2025 campaign; he still possesses dual-threat capabilities that challenge defenses but will have to adjust to Sean Mannion's new rhythm passing game. The Eagles will look to put Hurts under center more often, using hard play-action and designed quarterback runs to keep Washington's aggressive front seven off balance; how well Hurts commands this new offense without his longtime offensive line coach will be a massive factor in Week 1.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Hurts has had a rocky transition to new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's scheme, throwing numerous interceptions in training camp. Mannion's offense emphasizes throwing in rhythm as receivers come out of breaks and working the middle of the field—neither appears to be a natural fit for Hurts, creating an opportunity for the Commanders' secondary to generate turnovers if they can disrupt the Eagles' passing attack timing.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Hurts showed up to camp looking notably leaner and quicker; among QBs with at least 10 option keepers last season, Hurts had the lowest success rate, but his improved conditioning should make those option keepers more effective than they were a year ago, with room for significant improvement.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Charted as 6/19 on the day by SportsRadio 94WIP's Eliot Shorr-Parks during Eagles practice Tuesday. Hurts wasn't shy to throw deep but the attempts weren't fruitful. While not all incompletions were his fault, the practice was plagued by poor execution: a diving Quez Watkins failed to track a deep throw; Michael Carter II intercepted Hurts on a play where Hollywood Brown wasn't expecting the pass; a deep attempt to Elijah Moore was overthrown due to lack of tight spiral; Will Shipley dropped a wide-open wheel route; and Hurts overthrew Darius Cooper in the end zone. The offense was also plagued by penalties, including one that wiped out a Hurts-to-Hollywood goal-to-go touchdown due to illegal shift.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts faces a new offensive scheme in 2026 under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who has previously coached under Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur. The offense will feature more run plays from under center and a more consistent play-action passing game. Hurts is expected to be trusted to work through his progressions and throw into the middle of the field. The source states the pressure is on for Hurts to have his best year yet, with training camp providing the first legitimate look at how he handles the new scheme. This comes even after the Eagles traded away receiver A.J. Brown, though Philadelphia still has one of the league's best rosters and a quarterback-friendly environment.NegativeProjectionJul 26, 2026
Jalen Hurts fell from No. 9 QB ranking in 2025 to No. 17 in 2026, a significant drop that the source questions given his head-to-head record (22-13-1 cumulative) against the 16 QBs ranked ahead of him, including 8-2 against Stafford, Mahomes, and Burrow, and 5-3 postseason record against those same peers. The source argues his winning record should count more heavily in ranking evaluations than it apparently does.NegativeProjectionJul 26, 2026
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts experienced a significant ranking decline, falling from No. 9 in 2025 to No. 17 in 2026 among NFL executives' evaluations, despite his winning record with the team.NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026
The source projects the Eagles will start the 2026 season 0-2, with Hurts struggling in Week 2 against Tennessee after a back-and-forth shootout loss to the Commanders in Week 1. The projection notes that Hurts will throw a pair of interceptions, including the game-sealing pick to Kevin Winston Jr., in a 20-17 loss to the Titans.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
ESPN's annual survey of league executives ranked Jalen Hurts as the 17th-best quarterback in the NFL, grouped in a tier with Trevor Lawrence and ahead of Bo Nix, Daniel Jones and C.J. Stroud. The source notes most Eagles fans heartily disagree with this ranking. Hurts is set to earn $51.5 million in guaranteed money this season with a cap hit of just under $32 million. The source suggests that if the offense cannot get its act in gear once again after last year's underachievement, it's possible the Birds could trade their Super Bowl-winning quarterback after next June 1, when his fully guaranteed money drops to $22 million.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Fell out of top-10 QB rankings in 2026 after Eagles' 2025 issues; however, still has plenty of believers around the league, including one AFC offensive coach who stated: 'I know it has been up and down, but I'm still betting on the Super Bowl credentials, the intangibles and the toughness.'