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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Jalen Hurts
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NFL - The Athletic about Jalen Hurts.
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All NFL - The Athletic insights about Jalen Hurts
NegativeInjurySep 29, 2026
Jalen Hurts was evaluated under NFL concussion protocol during the Eagles-Bears game; Eagles coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged the frustration of not having Hurts available but deferred to medical staff to complete their evaluation process.NegativeMatchupSep 29, 2026
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles offense struggled in a Monday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears, raising questions about what is wrong with the Eagles' offensive performance.NegativeInjurySep 29, 2026
Jalen Hurts was sent to the medical tent during a Philadelphia drive, triggering concussion protocol evaluation; the exact nature and severity of the injury remain unclear from the available information.PositiveRoleSep 20, 2026
Jalen Hurts delivered late-game heroics to lead the Eagles to a 2-0 record in Week 2, demonstrating clutch performance in tight situations.PositiveProjectionSep 20, 2026
Jalen Hurts engineered a game-winning rally and lifted the Eagles with a touchdown pass in the final seconds against the Titans, demonstrating clutch performance in extreme heat conditions.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
A GM said "Hurts can throw slants and go-balls. Is there anybody better at running slants and go-balls than A.J. Brown?" A defensive coach added: "You don't want to count on (Hurts) to win a game unless it's a go-ball, which is a 50-50 ball, except he's had A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, who can go catch it. His best plays are off schedule. It will become less sustainable as he gets older. And you can't keep cycling through coordinators." Sean Mannion is the Eagles' fifth offensive coordinator in five seasons, making his first season calling plays.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Hurts makes his fourth consecutive appearance in Tier 2, landing on the Tier 2-3 border after falling to his lowest average since 2022. A defensive coordinator noted the Eagles' dysfunction: "Philly just won it all not too long ago, but I think of all the bulls--- he had to deal with. They are not on the same page, going through different coordinators, and all the s--- he had to deal with regarding A.J. Brown." Trading away Brown removed a headache but also took away the type of target voters saw as ideally suited for Hurts.