What It Means:

This was expected after Hurts replaced Wentz in the second half of the Eagles' loss to the Green Bay Packers. He completed 5-of-12 passes for 109 yards with a touchdown and an interception and added 29 rushing yards. The second-round pick generated 138 yards of offense in 22 minutes, compared to 97 for Carson Wentz in 38. There are reasons to be skeptical about Hurts as a passer, but his rushing ability may be able to provide a safe floor in certain formats. Hurts targeted Greg Ward a team-high 4 times after replacing Wentz in the third quarter.

Hurts has added 0.26 Passing Net Expected Points per dropback on 15 attempts, compared to negative-0.13 for Wentz. The rookie will have his work cut out for him in his first start versus a Saints defense allowing the third-fewest FanDuel points and fewest rushing yards per game to the quarterback position this season.