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NFL Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Jalen Hurts
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from NFL Fantasy Football Podcast about Jalen Hurts.
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All NFL Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Jalen Hurts
NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
The Eagles' offensive line struggles (no Dickerson on IR) have forced Hurts to play on 'hard mode'; the run game was neutralized in Week 1 with 14 carries for 41 yards outside one long run, removing the easy button from the offense and placing extreme difficulty on the quarterback to execute.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Had five scrambles for 48 yards in Week 1, third most across all of week one and most in a game for him since week one of last year, averaging 9.6 yards per carry on those scrambles; converted a critical third and 18 late in the game by taking it upon his back in a one-point game, demonstrating his ability to put the team on his back when the run game is neutralized.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Jalen Hurts had to play on hard mode in Week 1 against Washington after the Eagles' offensive line allowed a 36.4% pressure rate and failed to establish the run game that has been the identity of the Eagles' offense. The source credits Hurts for managing this difficult situation effectively.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Jalen Hurts put the team on his back in week one against Washington, converting a third and 18 late in the game with a scramble. He had five scrambles for 48 yards (third most across week one, most in a single game for him since week one of last year) at 9.6 yards per carry. The source credits him for making excellent plays to bail out the offense when the Eagles run game was ineffective due to offensive line struggles.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
The source references Jalen Hurts as part of a hot take discussion, noting Chase made reference to him earlier in the show and the source expects him to have a monster game in Week 2.PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026
Jalen Hurts is transitioning into a new offensive scheme under coordinator Sean Mannion that emphasizes under-center play action. While the offense may initially rely on bootlegs that cut the field in half, the goal is to evolve into full-field play action concepts that allow Hurts to utilize his accuracy and athleticism to access every blade of grass.