When NFL Spin Zone released its updated NFL quarterback power rankings after Week 2, one name stood out to Philadelphia Eagles fans: Jalen Hurts, ranked No. 16.
The ranking framed Hurts as an “average QB along for the ride on a loaded team,” pointing to his modest 253 passing yards through two games with no touchdown passes. By that logic, Hurts is little more than a caretaker. But the numbers — and the context — paint a more complex picture, one that suggests Hurts deserves to be higher on the list.
The case against Hurts
The criticism is straightforward: Hurts has yet to throw a touchdown pass this season.