Jalen Hurts

Jalen Hurts enters the 2025 fantasy football season as a top-five option among quarterbacks, thanks largely to his exceptional rushing ability and steadily improving passing game. With 150 rushing attempts for 630 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns last year, Hurts' ground production continues to provide a high floor and a reliable scoring floor for fantasy managers. Although his passing volume has been somewhat limited due to the Eagles' run-heavy offensive approach, Hurts still offers significant upside if he takes another step forward as a passer.

This season, the Eagles have maintained a similar offensive philosophy under new coordinator Kevin Patullo after promoting him from within. The addition of Saquon Barkley has not diminished Hurts’ impact on the ground, but Hurts will likely remain the secondary weapon to Barkley in the offense. Fantasy success for Hurts in 2025 might hinge on any regression or injury to Barkley that shifts more offensive responsibility back to the quarterback. Despite this, Hurts’ rushing touchdown potential alone makes him a very safe pick, and the “tush-push” quarterback sneak remains legal, preserving one of his key red-zone scoring advantages.

Regarding health, Hurts has dealt with a concussion last season and some ankle and knee issues late in the year. Those injuries kept him out of crucial fantasy playoff games, but he is reported to be entering 2025 fully healthy and ready to go. While there is always injury risk with a player who relies so heavily on his legs, current expectations are optimistic about his readiness and durability heading into the new season. His physical conditioning and consistent rushing prowess keep him among the elite fantasy quarterbacks in terms of reliability and scoring upside.

In summary, Jalen Hurts stands as a fantasy QB1 option you can confidently draft in the mid-rounds of your draft. His combination of rushing touchdowns and a gradually improving passing attack make him an exciting and safe asset. While the Eagles’ offense remains balanced toward the run with Saquon Barkley leading the way, Hurts’ unique skill set ensures he won’t be overlooked in fantasy circles. Expect Hurts to again produce strong fantasy numbers in 2025 and offer one of the highest floors at the position, making him an obvious choice for fantasy managers targeting consistent and high upside at quarterback.

Updated 08/23/2025