PositiveValueThu, July 23, 2026Listen 15:15 – 20:01
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Slight ADP faller; underrated QB better than consensus admits; strong conviction

Jalen HurtsQBPHI

Davis Mattek strongly prefers Jalen Hurts over Trevor Lawrence at the quarterback position, stating there is no universe where he would take Lawrence first; Mattek notes Hurts is a slight ADP faller, suggesting he is undervalued relative to his talent. Mattek is a strong believer in Hurts' ability to succeed regardless of circumstances, including the transition to more under-center play under the new coordinator. Mattek argues Hurts is underrated by the fantasy community and better than most analysts admit; under-center play makes sense for a running QB to execute bootleg concepts. Hurts was selected as the quarterback anchor on Mattek's draft team roster.

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I literally I don't think I can take Trevor Lawrence over Jalen Hurts... There's no universe where you can take You can't. You got to take Jalen Hurts. Slight ADP faller there on Jalen Hurts... I am just such a fan of Jalen Hurts and I am such a believer in his ability to succeed regardless of his circumstances... Jalen Hurts is just a better quarterback than anyone wants to admit.
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What did Davis Mattek say about Jalen Hurts?
Davis Mattek strongly prefers Jalen Hurts over Trevor Lawrence at the quarterback position, stating there is no universe where he would take Lawrence first; Mattek notes Hurts is a slight ADP faller, suggesting he is undervalued relative to his talent. Mattek is a strong believer in Hurts' ability to succeed regardless of circumstances, including the transition to more under-center play under the new coordinator. Mattek argues Hurts is underrated by the fantasy community and better than most analysts admit; under-center play makes sense for a running QB to execute bootleg concepts. Hurts was selected as the quarterback anchor on Mattek's draft team roster.
Is this good or bad for Jalen Hurts's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Jalen Hurts (QB PHI). Slight ADP faller; underrated QB better than consensus admits; strong conviction
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