Jalen Hurts is the kind of quarterback who makes fantasy managers
salivate and his 2024 season was another testament to his elite
dual-threat status. Even with the Eagles having locked up their
playoff spot thus allowing him to sit out the final two regular
season games, Hurts racked up 2,903 passing yards, 18 passing
touchdowns, and just 6 interceptions, posting a career-best 103.7
passer rating—good enough for fifth in the NFL. But the
real fantasy gold continues to be on the ground: 630 rushing yards
and 14 touchdowns, placing him ninth among QBs in total points
and sixth in points per game. Hurts just continues to be a guy
who can salvage a so-so passing day with a monster rushing performance.
Looking at 2025, Hurts is locked in as a top-tier fantasy QB.
The Eagles’ offense didn’t skip a beat in 2024, winning the Super
Bowl and keeping the core intact with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith,
and Dallas Goedert all signed through at least next year. Saquon
Barkley’s presence only amplifies Hurts’ play-action game, and
with Nick Sirianni still calling the shots, this system is tailor-made
for his strengths. Sure, his passing efficiency outside of play-action
wasn’t stellar, but who cares when he’s piling up 14 rushing TDs?
The floor is sky-high, and the ceiling—well, he’s got QB1-overall
potential if the Eagles let him loose.
Draft Hurts as a top-5 QB without hesitation. He’s a prototypical
blend of safe floor with explosive upside. Don’t over-concern
yourself with the occasional passing struggles—his legs more than
make up for it.
Saquon Barkley didn’t just have a good 2024—he had
a historic one. Try 2,005 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on for
size, making him the ninth RB ever to break 2,000 yards in a season.
He was a beast late in games, chewing up 1,265 yards in second
halves alone. The Eagles’ offensive line—featuring
Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata—paved the way, and with
most of that unit back in 2025, Barkley’s got the runway
to keep rolling. This was a statement year, proving he’s
still got that game-breaking juice after leaving the disaster
in New York for the greener pastures in Philadelphia.
The biggest concern for Barkley continues to be health. His workload
was insane this past year and it’s always been among the highest
when he is healthy throughout his career. While Barkley’s been
durable lately, his injury history lingers in fantasy managers’
memories. The Eagles might ease him up a touch, with Will Shipley
and AJ Dillon waiting in the wings, and Jalen Hurts could steal
some goal-line looks if the offense tilts more pass-heavy. Still,
Barkley’s the heart of this run game, and his efficiency (over
6 yards per carry in 2024) is absurd behind this line. He’s not
hitting 2,000 again—that’s unicorn stuff—but he’s a lock for RB1
production.
Barkley’s a first-round pick and a strong bet to finish
as a top-5 RB again. You’re banking on volume and talent,
not another record-breaking outlier. Grab him early and ride the
wave, but don’t be shocked if you have to “settle”
for 1,500 yards and 12 scores.
A.J. Brown just keeps doing A.J. Brown things. In 2024, he hauled
in 67 catches for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns—his third straight
1,000-yard season in Philly. That’s rock-solid WR1 territory,
even if it’s a step down from his 1,400-plus-yard explosions in
2022 and 2023. The dip makes sense: Saquon Barkley’s monster year
tilted the offense toward the run, and Brown played just three
games with both DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert healthy. Still,
his connection with Jalen Hurts is money, especially in clutch
spots, and he’s the clear alpha in this passing attack.
For 2025, Brown’s a safe bet to stay elite. He’s
signed through 2029, and the addition of Jahan Dotson hasn’t
shaken his WR1 status—Dotson’s more of a depth piece—and
the Eagles didn’t add anything of significance to their
passing game this offseason. If the Eagles balance things out
with more passing (a possibility with Barkley’s workload
maybe easing), Brown could see a target bump. Health across the
receiving corps is the X-factor; but even when everyone is on
the field, Brown’s still the top dog.
Brown’s a second- or third-round lock as a top-10 WR with
high-end WR1 upside. He’s not the league’s flashiest
option, but he’s a set-it-and-forget-it star. Draft him
and enjoy the consistency.
DeVonta Smith quietly put together a nice 2024: 68 receptions,
833 yards, and 8 touchdowns. The yards were down from his 1,000-yard
seasons, but those eight scores—a career high—show
he’s carving out a red-zone role. He’s the WR2 behind
A.J. Brown, no question, but he’s far from an afterthought.
Smith’s smoothness and route-running keep him relevant,
and he’s got a knack for stepping up when Brown or Goedert
miss time (which happened too often in 2024). Smith’s numbers
pop when one’s out, but even in a full lineup, he’s
a steady producer. Hurts trusts him, and it shows.
In 2025, Smith could be a sneaky value. If Barkley’s carries
dip and the passing game opens up, Smith is in line for more looks.
Jahan Dotson’s arrival adds some target noise, but Smith’s
entrenched as the No. 2 option. Those eight TDs aren’t a
fluke—he’s got the skills to keep finding the end
zone, as he did in college. Think high-end flex with WR2 upside.
Grab Smith in the fifth or sixth round as a WR3 who can flex
up. He’s better in PPR formats and he’s got breakout
potential if the offense shifts to be more pass-heavy. He’s
not the star, but he’s a damn good supporting act.
Dallas Goedert’s 2024 was frustrating—42 catches,
496 yards, and 2 touchdowns—but don’t write him off
yet. Injuries wrecked the passing game’s rhythm, limiting
him to just three games where he, Brown and Smith were all active.
When he played, though, Goedert was a factor, using his 6’5”
frame to move chains and snag red-zone looks. The run-first approach
didn’t help, and neither did the banged-up supporting cast,
but he’s still Hurts’ safety valve when it counts.
Goedert’s a bounce-back candidate heading into this season.
The Eagles reworked his deal and while backups like Grant Calcaterra
stepped up when he was out, none of them are stealing his job.
A healthier receiving corps could spread defenses thin, giving
him more chances, and a slight overall uptick in passing volume
for the offense wouldn’t hurt. He’s not suddenly morphing
into an elite option, but 600-700 yards and 4-5 TDs is his sweet
spot when things click. Health’s the key—if he plays
15-plus games, he’s one of the few low-end TE1s you can
count on.
Draft Goedert in the later rounds as a mid-tier TE1 with upside.
He’s not elite, but in this offense, he’s a solid
starter with a shot at mid-level TE1 numbers. Roll the dice if
you miss the big names.
