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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Jalen Hurts
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show about Jalen Hurts.
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All The Ringer Fantasy Football Show insights about Jalen Hurts
PositiveProjectionSep 21, 2026
Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to a 24-20 comeback win over the Titans with heroic play on the final drive, looking the best he has in months. Despite throwing two interceptions (including a back-breaking one in the end zone) and the Eagles' poor offensive execution for most of the game, Hurts delivered when it mattered most. The source credits his second-half performance as fantastic and notes he had moments where he looked awesome, though the overall game was messy.NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026
The source notes that while Jalen Hurts is a winner, the Eagles' offense is limited by a refusal to pass over the middle of the field; the team had the highest three-and-out rate in the league last year at nearly 30%. Success depends on whether the offensive line and Saquon Barkley can effectively move the ball on the ground to set up more manageable third-down situations.NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026
Jalen Hurts faces a significant scheme change as the Eagles look to incorporate more play-action and throws over the middle. Historically, Hurts has thrown over the middle the least of any qualifying quarterback, and his ability to adapt to this new offensive requirement is the biggest question for the Eagles' offense.NegativeValueSep 9, 2026
A listener take suggests that swapping Jalen Hurts to the Texans and CJ Stroud to the Eagles would benefit both teams, though the source pushes back, noting that Hurts' success is heavily tied to the Eagles' dominant offensive line and the 'tush push' play.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
The Ringer Fantasy Football Show analysts express uncertainty regarding Jalen Hurts' outlook, noting that public perception is highly volatile; he faces pressure to prove he can succeed in the new offense, with the potential for either a high-level performance or a significant decline that could lead to questions about his future.NegativeProjectionAug 30, 2026
Jalen Hurts is mentioned in the context of the Eagles' potential offensive struggles, with the hosts questioning if he will struggle alongside DeVonta Smith, potentially leading to a disappointing season for fantasy managers.NegativeBustAug 29, 2026
Hurts was explicitly avoided by one drafter who stated 'I don't hate him, I just don't want him on the team,' indicating a preference fade despite acknowledging his talent; he was passed over for Trevor Lawrence.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
JSN (Jalen Hurts) was mentioned as a draft target in the context of avoiding Puka Nakua. The speaker indicates they were planning to draft JSN but were concerned about Puka being taken, suggesting JSN is a valued alternative at the receiver position.NegativeValueAug 7, 2026
Washington contrasts Jalen Hurts with elite-tier players, implying he may not provide the same 'eye test' dominance or value when compared to top-tier options.NegativeValueAug 7, 2026
Washington contrasts Jalen Hurts with Tony Pollard, implying a specific tier or value decision for fantasy managers.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Jalen Hurts is a high-ceiling target at quarterback, particularly if the 'tush push' remains in the Eagles' playbook, which could lead to 15 rushing touchdowns; he is a comfortable target around the 70th pick.NegativeProjectionJul 15, 2026
Jalen Hurts is ranked QB10 despite being QB7-QB8 last year; the source cites the Eagles' loss of AJ Brown, Hurts' subpar performance last year, offensive line decline, and reliance on 11+ rushing TDs as reasons for the downgrade. Rushing fantasy points have declined significantly: 9 PPG in 2021, 10+ PPG in 2022, 8.5 PPG in 2023, nearly 10 PPG in 2024, but just over 5 PPG last year. The source attributes this decline to questions about whether the Eagles will continue the 'push play' and whether the offensive line will remain healthy, creating uncertainty about Hurts' rushing volume going forward. The source explicitly states he doesn't want to watch Hurts play and prefers not to draft him, citing the Eagles' offensive struggles and lack of entertainment value despite the floor being respectable.PositiveProjectionJul 8, 2026
Jalen Hurts is one of only two quarterbacks (alongside Josh Allen) capable of scoring 10+ rushing touchdowns in a season, giving him elite dual-threat upside that separates him from other mobile QBs.NegativeRoleJun 1, 2026
There are concerns about Jalen Hurts' performance, with the speaker suggesting he may be more of a middle-of-the-road starting quarterback rather than a pro bowler, especially given his struggles with throwing on the run and over the middle.NegativeRoleJun 1, 2026
Jalen Hurts is facing challenges with his passing game, particularly in targeting the middle of the field, which could hinder the Eagles' offense after A.J. Brown's departure.