The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Chicago Bears in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Jalen Hurts.
Is Hurts Playing in Week 13?
Hurts is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Eagles’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Hurts in Week 13?
A first drive TD strike to A.J. Brown (16 yards) and a pair of first-half rushing scores had Week 12 moving in the direction of a slate-breaking Jalen Hurts performance, but the Eagles looked lost after the hot start, blew the 21-0 lead, and stunted the elite production of their QB.
Yikes.
He threw a season-high 39 passes, and if you give me volume anywhere close to that, I’m ranking Hurts as a Tier 1 QB without a second thought. I find it unlikely that we get a similar game script this week, but I don’t think Hurts’ managers will need it.
The quality of deep throws has been more of an issue than the quantity of late. In Philadelphia’s past four games, he’s misfired on 19 of 26 deep passes, misses those stunt drives, and creates frustration.
It’s a real problem if they want to repeat, but for Week 13, this lines up as a get-right spot.
Over the past decade, there have been 320 measured team seasons. The Bears are allowing 15.1 yards per deep pass (313th) and a score on 11.8% of those attempts (308th). The Eagles hit their offensive stride late last season before cruising to a title, and if that’s going to happen again, this looks like a turning point.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Hurts’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Hurts is projected to score 23.2 points in PPR formats. This includes 222 passing yards, 1.3 touchdowns, and 45.9 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Bears at Eagles
The forecast for kickoff is 60 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
