Jalen Hurts Fantasy Performance: Historic Five-Turnover Meltdown Crushes Playoff Dreams

Jalen Hurts just had one of the worst fantasy football performances of the season. His five turnovers against the Chargers on Monday night produced just 0.40 fantasy points and crushed playoff hopes for countless fantasy managers. The defending Super Bowl quarterback threw four interceptions and lost a fumble in a 22-19 overtime loss that might define his season.

Fantasy Impact

Hurts scored his lowest fantasy points since at least 2020. The performance was historic for all the wrong reasons - he became the first player since 1978 to record two turnovers on a single play when he threw an interception that was fumbled back to the defense. His 31.3 passer rating was brutal, and he managed just eight rushing yards after averaging over 30 per game this season.

The Eagles have lost three straight games. Their offense looks broken without clear identity or rhythm. Hurts has thrown five interceptions in his last two games and just 19 passing touchdowns all season. For a quarterback who finished as QB3 last year, he's currently sitting as QB11 in fantasy scoring.

Fantasy managers who stuck with Hurts through recent struggles got burned badly. He was a popular start against a Chargers defense that allows the 12th-most fantasy points to quarterbacks. Instead, the matchup became a nightmare that likely ended seasons for teams banking on his dual-threat upside.

Week 15 brings a home matchup against the Raiders, who allow the most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. But trust is completely shattered. The Eagles need to figure out their offensive problems fast, and Hurts needs to stop throwing the ball to the other team.

Next Steps

Sit Hurts if you have any other viable options. The turnover issues are killing his floor, and the Eagles offense looks completely out of sync. Even against the Raiders' terrible pass defense, the risk is too high for championship-level matchups.

Monitor injury reports for DeVonta Smith, who missed Monday's game. His absence hurt the passing game, though that doesn't excuse four interceptions. If Smith returns healthy, it could help stabilize the offense slightly.

Look for alternatives on waivers if possible. Hurts owners need backup plans with just two weeks left in most fantasy seasons. The dual-threat ability still provides a decent floor when he's not turning the ball over, but the ceiling feels capped until this offense finds its rhythm again.

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