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Jalen Hurts aims to reaffirm status as top fantasy quarterback in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Jalen Hurts aims to reaffirm status as top fantasy quarterback in 2026

Summary

Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, looks to regain his elite fantasy status in the 2026 NFL season. Despite being labeled a perennial QB1 and a Super Bowl champion, he faced criticism regarding his fantasy performance last year, averaging 18.7 points per game, his lowest as a starter., Hurts’ rushing yards declined to 26.3 per game, which is significantly lower than his averages from previous seasons. The Eagles will feature a new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, potentially revitalizing Hurts' performance amid changes in receiving corps, including the departure of A.J. Brown.

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By the Numbers

•Hurts averaged 21 fantasy points from 2021-2024, peaking at 25.2 in 2022.
•He recorded 10+ rushing touchdowns per season from 2021-2024, but had only eight last year.
•Hurts averaged 28.3 pass attempts per game in 2025, an improvement from 2024.
•Sean Mannion's hiring may lead to a more dynamic offensive scheme.
•DeVonta Smith is expected to step up after A.J. Brown's departure.

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3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts Fantasy Outlook 2026: Eagles QB Looks To Reestablish Himself As An Elite Fantasy Quarterback

What they're saying

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Jalen Hurts is a perennial QB1 and Super Bowl champion. Yet, he’s often criticized and talked about as if he is not one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL.
— Yahoo Sports

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