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NFL Fantasy - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Jalen Hurts
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NFL Fantasy - The Athletic about Jalen Hurts.
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All NFL Fantasy - The Athletic insights about Jalen Hurts
NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026
Jalen Hurts owners face a situation requiring waiver-wire quarterback replacements to maintain season viability, suggesting his availability or performance going forward is compromised.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Week 6, a move that impacts every Philadelphia skill player.NegativeBustOct 13, 2026
Jalen Hurts appears on Gary Davenport's Week 6 drops list for the first time in 2026, suggesting performance or role concerns warranting consideration for roster cuts.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
The source recommends slotting Jalen Hurts into starting lineups for Week 1, indicating a favorable matchup.NegativeProjectionNo date
Hurts is ranked QB6 in fantasy with a Round 6 cost to offset risk from adapting to new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's scheme (McVay/LaFleur style with more pre-snap movement and layered play-action). Over the last 5 years (min. 100 attempts), Hurts ranks T-4th lowest in OffTGT% (5.2%), 1st in TD/ATT% (9.6%), and 8th in Comp% (77.4%), showing capability over the middle despite scheme preference for outside/deep routes. Projection targets 2022-23 passing marks (around 3,800 yards and 22-23 TDs) with bounce-back rushing (500+ yards and 10-11 TDs), which would return him to top-five fantasy days. Risk is slow adaptation to new offense, delaying peak value until five or six games in.NegativeProjectionNo date
Hurts is ranked QB6 in Saquon Barkley's rankings, with a cost of Round 6 to offset risk from adapting to new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's play-calling (McVay/LaFleur style with more pre-snap movement and layered play-action). Barkley hopes for a mix of his 2022-23 passing marks (around 3,800 yards and 22-23 touchdowns) with a bounce-back rushing line (500+ rushing yards and 10-11 rushing touchdowns), which would help him return to top-five fantasy days. Risk is Hurts slowly adapting to the new offense and not hitting peak value until five or six games into the season; if he goes earlier than Round 6, Barkley would rather let someone else draft him and look to buy low if he gets off to a slow start.