Philadelphia has lost three straight and now must navigate a skid without its starting quarterback.
Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely after what's being described as a scary injury, leaving the Eagles to figure out life without their Super Bowl MVP quarterback. He has already been ruled out for Week 6, a designation that touches every skill player on Philadelphia's roster, not just the man under center.
The timing is brutal. The Eagles have dropped three straight games and sit at 2-3, with an offense that was already sputtering under Hurts even before he got hurt. Analysts pin part of the blame on scheme fit, arguing the team's newer offensive approach has not suited Hurts well, which makes the outlook without him even murkier.
Fantasy managers are bracing for a collapse. Philadelphia's offense ranks near the bottom of the league already, and its upcoming schedule against the Seahawks, Texans and 49ers was tough even with Hurts healthy. History is not kind to skill players stuck on low-scoring offenses, with only rare exceptions managing to stay fantasy relevant.
Beyond fantasy implications, there is a real organizational question. With the quarterback situation in flux, some are urging Philadelphia to stay focused on winning the NFC East while also quietly exploring the quarterback trade market heading into 2026.