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Newer update on Jalen Hurts: Jalen Hurts injury update: Eagles lose 25-14 to Panthers as IR stint continues

Jalen Hurts out for Week 6 vs. Panthers (blood clot)

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against Carolina after a follow-up ultrasound showed movement in a blood clot.

By Cole Hartwell
Jalen Hurts
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Jalen Hurts will not play Sunday against the Panthers, the Eagles announced. A follow-up ultrasound Wednesday night showed movement in a small blood clot.

What happened

The team said Hurts first sought treatment for his calf Thursday, October 8, after being cleated in the October 4 game against the Rams. An ultrasound Saturday revealed a superficial blood clot, but doctors in London cleared him to play after concluding activity and mobility were important. Hurts played without limitation Sunday, then practiced in full Wednesday. The follow-up ultrasound that night revealed movement in the clot, leading to the decision to hold him out.

Context

Hurts has 83.0 PPR points through five games, with 933 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, three interceptions, 107 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown. He has played 99% of Philadelphia’s offensive snaps. Over his last three games, he has scored 13.0, 13.5, and 13.6 PPR points. Sleeper projects him for 15.3 PPR points in Week 6.

Depth chart

Tanner McKee is the Eagles’ QB2 and has not played this season. Cole Payton is QB3 and has appeared in one game, with no stats recorded.

What’s next

Philadelphia hosts Carolina on Sunday, October 18. The team said it is still determining the appropriate course of treatment for Hurts.

"Jalen will be out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers as we determine the appropriate course of treatment. His health and safety are our highest priority.” [Quoting @RapSheet: "Breaking: #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is out for Sunday due to a superficial blood clot. Full statement from the #Eagles on QB Jalen Hurts: “On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf. He informed the medical staff he had been cleated during the Rams game on October 4th. This was his first treatment session for the calf injury following the game, after having pr

🏈 Fantasy impact

Hurts is out for Week 6, so fantasy managers need a replacement. Tanner McKee becomes the next man up but has not played this season, and the Eagles’ offense has struggled even with Hurts—he has scored 13.0, 13.5, and 13.6 PPR points over his last three games. McKee is not a realistic streaming option in single-QB leagues. In deeper leagues or 2QB formats, McKee could be a desperation play, but expectations should be low. Cole Payton is not an option. If you’re in a bind, prioritize other streaming quarterbacks. Hurts should be held in all leagues, but this absence could extend beyond one week depending on treatment, so have a contingency plan ready.

Quick answers

Will Jalen Hurts play in Week 6?

No, Jalen Hurts is out for Week 6 vs. the Panthers, according to the Eagles.

What is Jalen Hurts' injury status?

Hurts has a superficial blood clot that showed movement on a follow-up ultrasound, so he is out for Week 6.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Philadelphia Eagles depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. "Jalen will be out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers as we determine the appropriate course of treatment. His health and safety are our highest priority.” [Quoting @RapSheet: "Breaking: #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is out for Sunday due to a superficial blood clot. Full statement from the #Eagles on QB Jalen Hurts: “On Thursday, October 8th, Jalen visited the training room after practice requesting treatment for his calf. He informed the medical staff he had been cleated during the Rams game on October 4th. This was his first treatment session for the calf injury following the game, after having pr (X (@RapSheet))

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