Cam Ward vs Jalen Hurts: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Jalen Hurts put up 19.1 fantasy points per game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, while Cam Ward managed 11.4 across 17 games with the Tennessee Titans. A 7.7-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.
The per-game difference of 7.7 points favors Jalen Hurts, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.
Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Cam Ward (3169 passing yards, 15 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.
Both share a Week 5 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking quarterbacks this deep on your bench, plan your replacement quarterback early.
