2022 Fantasy Upside
No doubt that Jalen Hurts was the leading rushing quarterback in the NFL last season with 764 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. There was little doubt about that part of his game which helped him in his fantasy standing. The Eagles truly believe he can improve his passing numbers to the point where he can be one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the NFL. In 2021, Hurts threw for 4,205 yards including the playoffs with 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Combine those numbers with his rushing production and you have a good fantasy quarterback. The Eagles also gave Hurts a legitimate No. 1 receiver in A.J. Brown this offseason.
2022 Fantasy Downside
Teams seemed to dare the Eagles to throw the ball at times last year and sometimes Hurts didn't make them pay. Over half his starts, he did not throw for 200+ yards. The turnovers were also an issue at times. Hurts needs to improve his accuracy to the point where Philly lets him spread the ball all over the field as opposed to safe throws on the outside. Opposing defenses seemed to recognize this and limited what Hurts was able to accomplish throwing the football.
2022 Bottom Line
Hurts comes into 2022 as a solid QB1 and should be a fantasy asset if he is your starting quarterback. The passing numbers should improve with Brown and 2021 first-round pick DeVonta Smith getting a pro year under his belt. In the end, the rushing numbers will carry him in fantasy, but his passing numbers will be good enough (3,700 yards) to select him 5th or 6th round of your draft.