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Hogs Haven fantasy football takes on Jalen Hurts
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All Hogs Haven insights about Jalen Hurts
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.'