Jalen Hurts ruled out for Week 6 against Carolina Panthers
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Jalen Hurts will not play for the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 due to a superficial blood clot. In his absence, Tanner McKee will start against the Carolina Panthers. Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley also missed practice with hamstring injuries, adding to the team's offensive challenges. The Eagles' implied total has dropped to 17.75, one of the lowest for the week. Reports indicate a cautious approach for fantasy managers concerning the Eagles' key players, particularly in light of Hurts' absence.
- •Jalen Hurts is out for the Eagles in Week 6.
- •Tanner McKee will start in Hurts' place against the Panthers.
- •Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith did not practice due to injuries.
- •Eagles' implied total has dropped to 17.75 this week.
- •Fantasy managers advised to limit Eagles players' usage.
- 1:05 AMCBS Sports — Week 6 Fantasy Football injuries: Jalen Hurts out, likely not the only Eagle
"With Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith missing practice, Fantasy managers should monitor Eagles, Lamar Jackson and Rashee Rice
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