Jalen Hurts vs Tua Tagovailoa: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) averaged 19.1 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Tua Tagovailoa (Atlanta Falcons, 12.6 PPG) by 6.5 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
That 6.5-point weekly advantage for Jalen Hurts is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Tua Tagovailoa (2660 passing yards, 20 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: Jalen Hurts is off Week 5 and Tua Tagovailoa Week 12. 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.
