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The Athletic Football Show fantasy football takes on Jalen Hurts
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Athletic Football Show about Jalen Hurts.
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All The Athletic Football Show insights about Jalen Hurts
NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Jalen Hurts is the focal point of Philadelphia's offense under new play caller Sean Mannion, who was hired to improve the run game and set up play-action passing; however, the source notes the Eagles' run game has not improved and the offense has reverted to Nick Sirianni's year-to-year approach rather than Mannion's intended ambitious passing scheme.NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
The source raises the question of whether Jalen Hurts will receive a second contract extension and remain the Eagles' long-term quarterback answer; the Cam Juergens trade and broader offensive reconstruction may signal an implied evaluation of Hurts' future with the franchise, suggesting the Eagles could be considering alternatives at the quarterback position.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
The source lists Hurts among the 13 quarterbacks making $55 million annually and notes he was a 2022 MVP runner-up; despite potential frustration with his play, the source affirms 'he absolutely could be the MVP if you put him in the right circumstances,' indicating MVP-caliber upside remains intact.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Jalen Hurts struggled with consistency, particularly in the passing game, where he avoided the middle of the field entirely. His performance was hampered by the offense's inability to generate first downs on first down, which is tied for the lowest rate in the league.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Jalen Hurts delivered a phenomenal performance against the Titans, showing vintage ability on outbreakers while also demonstrating a new willingness to attack the middle of the field. He is effectively extending plays and carrying the offense despite a struggling run game.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
The source views Jalen Hurts and the Eagles as a functional, complete team despite aesthetic concerns about their play style. The speaker is willing to back them based on practical results rather than how they look, though they don't project a 14-win season.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Dave Clarke notes that Jalen Hurts is 'orange' (a reference to the Broncos' color) and that the Eagles with Hurts are 'one of the most complete teams in the entire league,' though he chose Denver over Philadelphia in the draft.NegativeProjectionAug 28, 2026
Jalen Hurts struggled against zone coverage last year, ranking among the bottom quarterbacks in success rate alongside Joe Flacco and Cam Ward. While the new under-center scheme may streamline his decision-making, there is concern that the deterioration of the surrounding offensive talent could hinder his performance.NegativeProjectionAug 28, 2026
Jalen Hurts faces a transition to a new offense that emphasizes under-center play action and vertical passing. While he has shown success with deep crossers and ball placement, his comfort level in this new scheme remains a primary question for the early season.NegativeProjectionAug 25, 2026
The source expresses skepticism about Jalen Hurts' ability to lead a consistent passing offense, noting that even in ideal circumstances, the Eagles' passing game has lacked consistency. The source highlights that Hurts has been a 'very specific' player to date and questions if he can adapt to a new, more varied offensive structure that requires better pocket presence and vision over the middle.NegativeProjectionAug 25, 2026
The source expresses significant doubt regarding the consistency and quality of the Eagles' passing game under Jalen Hurts. They argue that the team's previous success was highly specific to an elite running game and that the current supporting cast is worse, making it difficult to replicate that success without a more consistent passing attack.PositiveUsageAug 24, 2026
Ryan Paganetti notes that Jalen Hurts is often cited as the primary reason for the success of the 'Tush Push' due to his physical strength, though he argues that quarterback sneaks were highly effective even before the specific technique became popularized.