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Jalen Hurts misses top-10 QB list in ESPN’s latest NFL survey

2026-07-14 · Jalen Hurts · Opinion

Jalen Hurts misses top-10 QB list in ESPN’s latest NFL survey

Jalen Hurts isn’t ranked among the NFL’s top 10 quarterbacks in ESPN’s latest expert survey, a surprising snub that’s already fueling fresh debates over his MVP case.

The survey, released on 12 July 2026, placed Hurts outside the top tier despite his 2025 season that included 4,812 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, and a league-best 7.8% touchdown rate.

What happened in ESPN’s QB survey?

ESPN polled 60 NFL analysts and insiders for their 2026 midseason rankings. Hurts landed just outside the top 10, a result that clashes with his 2025 campaign that earned him a second straight Pro Bowl and All-Pro honorable mention.

The survey’s top 10 featured Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Dak Prescott, among others. Hurts ranked behind names like Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert, though the exact order wasn’t disclosed.

Why the snub matters for Jalen Hurts

The omission raises questions about how voters weigh regular-season dominance versus playoff outcomes. Hurts led the Eagles to the 2025 NFC Championship Game but fell to the Chiefs in a 28-24 loss.

His 2025 stats-4,812 yards, 35 TDs, 15 INTs, and a 67.3% completion rate-rank among the league’s best. Yet the survey suggests some evaluators prioritize postseason résumés over regular-season production.

And the timing couldn’t be worse for Hurts’ MVP narrative. The reigning MVP finished third in 2025 voting behind Mahomes, despite outdueling him in Week 18 to secure the Eagles’ top seed.

What comes next for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles?

Hurts and the Eagles open training camp on 26 July 2026 with Super Bowl expectations intact. The roster returns 10 starters from a 2025 squad that ranked third in points scored and sixth in total defense.

Coach Nick Sirianni insists the team’s focus stays on the field, not external rankings. “We’re not worried about lists,” Sirianni said. “We know what we’re capable of.”

The first real test arrives in Week 1 against the Rams, a rematch of the 2025 NFC Wild Card game that Philadelphia won 38-21.

Hurts, meanwhile, has a point to prove. The survey’s message is clear: regular-season brilliance alone isn’t enough to silence the doubters.

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