Shock Performances: Eagles’ Player Who Defied…
The Philadelphia Eagles soared past the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8 with a dominant 37-17 victory, securing their third straight win. Philadelphia’s recent hot streak has been fueled by standout performances from key players. They’ve not only helped secure victories on the field. They have also exceeded expectations for Fantasy football managers.
Jalen Hurts, Jake Elliott, and Devonta Smith were the stars of this win, delivering top-tier fantasy outputs that had a significant impact in PPR formats via Sleeper.
Jalen Hurts delivers a monster fantasy outing.
- Week 8 Projection: 18.58 points
- Week 8 Finish: 35.14 points (QB1, and second-highest overall scorer going into Monday night)
Jalen Hurts delivered a monster fantasy outing, completing 16 of 20 passes (80% completion rate) for 236 yards and one touchdown through the air.
On the ground, he added 37 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns—two of which came via the “Brotherly Shove”. These scores helped Hurts climb the all-time Eagles rushing touchdown list, now sitting second overall with 48 touchdowns. Steve Van Buren holds the franchise record with 69.
This performance marked his third consecutive week with 20+ fantasy points, solidifying him as a top-tier QB option this year.
Jake Elliott’s consistent kicking meshes with the team’s high-scoring production.
- Week 8 Projection: 6.80 points
- Week 8 Finish: 15.00 points (K2 going into Monday night)
Jake Elliott nailed all three of his field goal attempts, including a long of 49 yards, and went 4-for-4 on extra points. This was only his second double-digit fantasy performance this season (the other was in Week 1), helping his fantasy status rise as we near closer to the midseason mark.
Devonta Smith bounces back with a big week.
- Week 8 Projection: 13.52 points
- Week 8 Finish: 20.50 points (WR7 going into Monday night)
Devonta Smith rallied after a rough Week 7 output, securing six catches on seven targets for 85 yards and a touchdown. His highlight play was a 45-yard bomb from Hurts for a score.
Despite his disappointing fantasy performance last week (0.80 points), Smith has scored 14.9+ points in every other game this season, including the Week 3 matchup against New Orleans where he was forced out with a concussion. This week marked his second 20+ point game this season.
Final thoughts as Eagles look ahead to Week 9 matchup with Jacksonville.
Philadelphia will host the 2-6 Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9, with an opportunity to extend their winning streak to four games. The Jaguars’ defense has struggled all season, allowing an average of 382 yards and 28 points per game, making this a favorable matchup for the Eagles’ offense.
Hurts’ dual-threat capabilities, Elliott’s reliability, and Smith’s explosive potential all bode well for strong fantasy showings moving forward.Fantasy managers should confidently start these three players, as they have proven to be crucial components of the Eagles’ success during this winning streak.
With the Birds’ sights set on keeping the momentum rolling and maintaining their playoff push, expect these key contributors to be heavily involved as they aim to exploit Jacksonville’s defensive weaknesses and secure another decisive victory.
