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Jalen Hurts Out; Eagles' Fantasy Landscape Shifts
Jalen Hurts' season-ending lung clots force Eagles' offense to rebuild fantasy value.
In brief
Jalen Hurts' season-ending lung clots force Eagles' offense to rebuild fantasy value. Jalen Hurts' multiple lung blood clots end his season, shifting Eagles' fantasy value to Tanner McKee, DeVonta Smith, and others. Originally reported by Fantasy Sports On SI.
Jalen Hurts Out for Season
Jalen Hurts will be out for the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.
Eagles' Fantasy Landscape Shifts
The latest news on Jalen Hurts out of Philadelphia has immediately changed the fantasy landscape.
Tanner McKee Steps Up
With Hurts sidelined, the keys to the offense belong to Tanner McKee. With Hurts out against the Panthers this past week, McKee stepped in and completed 26-of-45 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown.
DeVonta Smith's Silver Lining
McKee heavily locked onto Smith in the loss to the Panthers, peppering him with a team-high 14 targets. Smith capitalized on the volume, turning those looks into 7 receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Saquon Barkley's Downgrade
For star running back Saquon Barkley, the loss of Hurts changes the defensive math entirely.Opponents no longer have to respect the threat of the Tush Push or account for Hurts keeping the ball on read-options.
Dallas Goedert Benefits
With a traditional pocket passer like McKee orchestrating the offense, tight end Dallas Goedert stands to benefit from a steady diet of short-to-intermediate routes.
Makai Lemon and Wicks Gain Focus
The shifting target distribution also brings rookie first-rounder Makai Lemon and trade addition Dontayvion Wicks into sharper fantasy focus.
Makai Lemon's Upside
As an explosive weapon with immense upside, Makai Lemon’s fantasy utility depends on how quickly McKee can build a rapport with the young wideout.
Dontayvion Wicks' Potential
Dontayvion Wicks has shown flashes of efficiency and route-running savvy, making him a fascinating piece in this evolving receiver room.
Fantasy Implications
From a fantasy perspective, McKee slots in best as a low-end QB2 or a matchup-based streaming option in Superflex leagues, and is available on the waiver wire in most leagues.
Barkley's Efficiency Concerns
When healthy, Barkley remains an elite, game-breaking talent. However, his efficiency could face heavy resistance if McKee and the passing game cannot consistently keep secondaries honest.
Goedert's Target Volume
With eight targets in Week 6, Goedert’s baseline target volume should keep him safely inside the TE1/TE2 fringe conversation.
What Happens Next
Fantasy managers should anticipate a slight dip in yards-per-carry efficiency for Barkley, though his high-volume workload ensures he remains an absolute mandatory weekly starter.
The essence
Jalen Hurts' multiple lung blood clots end his season, shifting Eagles' fantasy value to Tanner McKee, DeVonta Smith, and others.
