Jaylen Hurts sits as a surprising QB4 in early best-ball chatter, driven by four straight seasons of double-digit rushing TDs and a proven ability to carry fantasy teams with his legs. The Eagles’ offense is projected to be efficient and more balanced this year, meaning Hurts can sustain high rushing value while nudging his passing volume upward. That combination keeps him firmly in the top tier even as the top four quarterbacks stay bunched. Philadelphia’s weaponry—Brown, Smith, and Goddard—creates ceiling scenarios where Hurts’ production can rise with improved pass efficiency, not just ground gains.

Saquon Barkley remains a cornerstone back, likely to land in the top seven with a bustling workload even if Philadelphia’s offense trims run-heavy tendencies slightly. AJ Brown stands as the alpha target for Hurts, with Devonte Smith offering value as a high-floor second option. Dallas Goddard is a tepid but viable fantasy tight end, while Will Shipley appears as a late-round sleeper behind Barkley, with a path to lead the Eagles’ backfield if Barkley’s workload ever dips or if injury strikes.

Colts face a pivotal QB call: lean into Daniel Jones for an immediate, steadier floor or roll with Anthony Richardson for a longer-term ceiling. Shane Steichen’s incentives appear aligned with Jones’s execution profile this year, while Richardson’s upside points to a multi-year Super Bowl window if the org can weather a rough 2024. Fantasy angles tilt Jones toward sneaky two-QB value thanks to mobility and fit in Stiken’s system; Richardson trades a short-term risk for explosive upside via designed runs and development in a mobile attack. Colts weapons Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs could lift fantasy floors as Richardson’s legs create rushing opportunities; meanwhile Jones’ floor could improve targets for Downs and the run game. The broader takeaway: coaching incentives shape the on-field path and fantasy outcomes more than names alone.