Eagles look to boost Jalen Hurts' fantasy potential with new offensive coordinator
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
As the 2026 NFL season approaches, the Philadelphia Eagles are implementing changes to improve quarterback Jalen Hurts' performance. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion plans to increase designed runs, which could enhance Hurts' fantasy prospects after a downturn in rushing statistics last season. Despite trading A.J. Brown, Hurts still has a solid group of receiving options, including DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley. Analysts express caution regarding Hurts' passing performance and his ability to recover as a top fantasy asset. The Eagles aim for a more effective offense as they enter training camp.
- •Sean Mannion replaces Kevin Patullo as offensive coordinator for the Eagles.
- •Mannion intends to increase designed runs for Jalen Hurts in 2026.
- •Hurts rushed for career-low 421 yards last season, with only 8 touchdowns.
- •Eagles traded A.J. Brown but retain strong offensive weapons.
- •Analysts express skepticism about Hurts' passing effectiveness in fantasy leagues.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles Reporter Highlights Major Change That Could Unlock Jalen Hurts’ Fantasy Ceiling in 2026
"Entering the 2026 NFL season, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is a tough player to project from a fantasy football standpoint. PFN’s 2026 redraft rankings have Hurts as the QB6, but he is ranked as high as QB2 and as low as QB11 in expert consensus rankings.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Aug 6, 2026, 3:05 AMGiants Trade Pitch Sends Edge Rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux to AFC Contender
- NFL•Aug 6, 2026, 2:55 AMPatriots Injury Update: Latest on Romeo Doubs After Missing Practice
- NFL•Aug 6, 2026, 2:17 AMAbsurd Seahawks stat that proves their dominance in 2025
- NFL•Aug 6, 2026, 1:23 AM‘Personal Situation’ Keeps Eagles’ $163 Million Superstar Away From Training Camp
- NFL•Aug 6, 2026, 1:23 AMBroncos defender makes stunning 72-Sack prediction that has the NFL on notice
- NFL•Aug 5, 2026, 11:57 PMDrake Maye Makes Feelings Clear About Patriots Trash Talk
