Jalen Hurts vs Jared Goff: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jalen Hurts finished the 2025 season at 19.1 PPG over 16 games with the Philadelphia Eagles, while Jared Goff clocked in at 17.9 across 17 appearances for the Detroit Lions. A 1.2-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 Jared Goff (4564 passing yards, 34 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 5 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
