Daniel Jones vs Jalen Hurts: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Daniel Jones finished the 2025 season at 18.0 PPG over 13 games with the Indianapolis Colts, while Jalen Hurts clocked in at 19.1 across 16 appearances for the Philadelphia Eagles. A 1.1-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Daniel Jones (3101 passing yards, 19 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.
One scheduling note: Daniel Jones is off Week 14 and Jalen Hurts Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
