Jalen Hurts capped the 2025 campaign with 25 passing touchdowns against just six interceptions, a stat line that helped him finish as the ninth‑best quarterback in fantasy leagues with 342.3 points.
However, his rushing output slipped to 421 yards and eight scores, and the quarterback managed to exceed 190 passing yards in only three of his final ten games, underscoring a volatility that worried many owners.
The consistency was uneven: Hurts posted fantasy point totals below 20 in six of his last eight outings, even though he had managed to stay above that threshold in just two of his first eight games.
These trends have pushed him to the seventh spot in early 2026 drafts, a position that reflects both his proven upside and the skepticism surrounding his projected workload.
A New Landscape in Philadelphia
The Eagles enter 2026 with a fresh offensive coordinator and a reshaped receiving corps, a shift that could reshape how Hurts utilizes his arm and legs.
DeVonta Smith, now a seasoned veteran, alongside rookie Makai Lemon, are expected to be the primary targets, while the running game remains anchored by Saquon Barkley, whose presence continues to dictate the tempo of Philadelphia’s attack.
Analysts project Hurts to amass roughly 3,500 combined yards and fall just short of the 30‑touchdown mark, numbers that could make him a starter but not a bargain at his current draft cost.
For managers weighing options, the calculus often points to later‑round quarterbacks who might offer similar upside at a cheaper price, especially if Hurts’ role expands less than anticipated.