The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15. 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 Jalen Hurts Playing in Week 15?
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 15?
Losing four fantasy points on a play is unheard of, but it’s not the first unique season in this Eagles season, and it probably won’t be the last.
As a passer, I was encouraged by Hurts funneling 81.6% of his targets to his three primary weapons (AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert); he just didn’t get the type of support he needed in the biggest spots.
We know the Tush Push equity is there for Hurts, and that’s here to stay (until next season), but without a 35-yard game on the ground since September, there’s extra fantasy pressure being put on him as a passer.
For the record, I thought Brown and Smith both looked engaged, and that’s a big part of why I think you’re starting Hurts this week. Well, that and the matchup. The Raiders are the seventh-worst defense in terms of goal-to-go efficiency and points per drive. They allow points on 42.2% of their drives, and if there’s a spot for the Birds to hit 30 points for the first time since their bye and second time since September, this is it.
It’s rarely pretty, but Hurts is my QB3 for Week 15.
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 15
Hurts is projected to score 23.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hurts to throw for 223 yards and 1.3 passing touchdowns with 0.6 interceptions. Hurts could also add 46 rushing yards and 0.9 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Raiders at Eagles
The forecast for kickoff is 33 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
