Jalen Hurts or Jordan Love: Who Should You Start?
Preliminary board2026 Week 1 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
Verdicts sharpen as practice reports land.
Hurts' rushing role gives Philadelphia's favorable script more ways to pay off
Start Jalen Hurts comfortably: Philadelphia's stronger scoring environment pairs with a locked-in QB1 role and short-yardage rushing value. The gap is meaningful at quarterback, while the matchup edge is less trustworthy because both DvP samples have no games behind them. Jordan Love's arm creates real ceiling, but Minnesota's tougher environment leaves him needing efficiency and explosive plays to match Hurts. The risk in backing Hurts is that his advantage is partly projection-driven rather than matchup-proven.
What flips it: A late Hurts availability downgrade.
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Jalen Hurts
21.121.121.1 Projected Points
Jordan Love
14.914.914.9 Projected Points
Why Jalen Hurts
Start· highStarting QB and franchise cornerstone. Dual-threat with elite short-yardage rushing and Super Bowl pedigree.
QB6 with a 21.1-point projection, a 26.0 implied total and a soft (23 of 32) Washington matchup — Hurts is a set-and-forget QB1.
- His dual-threat goal-line role makes Philadelphia's 26-point expectation especially valuable.
- A new offense adds some unknown, but his QB1 status and franchise role remain secure.
The call
- Consensus has him at QB6 with 21.1 projected points; that's a locked starting QB in any 12-team format.
- Vegas backs the volume: 26.0 implied team total as a 5.5-point favorite, a script that keeps Hurts involved through the air and on the goal line.
- Washington grades 23 of 32 in DvP composite — a plus matchup, though the 0-game sample means lean on role and Vegas more than the defensive number.
- No injury designation and he's the unquestioned QB1 on the depth chart; rushing floor caps the downside even if the Eagles get out to a lead.
Latest on Hurts
Jalen Hurts is identified as the Eagles' QB1.
For Jalen Hurts, it's more than just fulfilling a wishphiladelphiaeagles.com · Sep 2, 2026Jalen Hurts is the Eagles' QB1.
Meet the 12-year-old Eagles fan who inspired Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkleyphiladelphiaeagles.com · Aug 13, 2026Jalen Hurts is adapting to a new offense and working with Sean Mannion as its coordinator.
Jalen Hurts: 'It will be a fun Training Camp'philadelphiaeagles.com · Jul 27, 2026There is no shortage of storylines surrounding the Eagles as they ready for an intrigue-filled 2026 season.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts confirmed former teammate A.J. Brown's comments that the two had grown apart last season in QB's interview with GQ magazine.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said he does not agree with the idea that this is a make-or-break season for Jalen Hurts.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Why Jordan Love
Toss-UpStarting QB and franchise passer. Big arm with elite off-platform throws and aggressive downfield mentality.
Toss-up — QB21 consensus, projects QB23 this week: MIN is the 6th-toughest matchup vs QBs, 94% snap share in 2025.
- Love's aggressive downfield style gives him a path to beat the matchup through big plays.
- A near-even game script could keep Green Bay throwing if Love starts efficiently.
Latest on Love
LaFleur recently said Love is "the best I've been around in terms of protections and adjustments."
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Jalen Hurts | Jordan Love |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 21.121.121.1 | 14.914.914.9 |
| Consensus rank | QB2 | QB21 |
| Opponent vs position | WSH · 23 of 320-game sample | MIN · 6 of 320-game sample |
| Passing Yards | 28 of 32 | 2 of 32 |
| Passing TDs | 29 of 32 | 2 of 32 |
| Passing Completions | 16 of 32 | 2 of 32 |
| Passing Attempts | 17 of 32 | 1 of 32 |
| Interceptions | 23 of 32 | 23 of 32 |
| Implied total · spread | 26.0-5.5 | 23.0-1.5 |
| Depth chart | QB1 | QB1 |
| Snap share | 98%(2025) | 94%(2025) |
Signal breakdown
- 21.1 vs 14.9 projected PPR pointsJalen Hurts +
- Rank 2 vs 21Jalen Hurts +
- Opponent DvP rank 23 vs 6 (32 = softest)even
- Implied 26.0 vs 23.0 team pointsJalen Hurts +
- No injury designationseven
- 98% vs 94% snap shareJalen Hurts +
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