Lamar Jackson Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Lamar Jackson
QB
, Baltimore Ravens

Age: 27
Weight: 212 lbs
Height: 6' 2"

ADP: 35
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
331	3678	24	7	821

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by Brandon Niles

· Sep 14, 2023 · 6:30 PM EDT

BAL QB Lamar Jackson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Cincinnati Bengals

Lamar Jackson struggled last week, despite earning the win against the Texans. He threw for just 169 yards and an interception. While he added 38 yards on the ground, the Baltimore running backs got all three of the team’s touchdowns. I would expect that to even out moving forward, but it’s worth noting in the first game under a new offensive coordinator.

While Deshaun Watson rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown last week against the Bengals, he was held to just 154 yards, a touchdown, and a pick through the air, and Cincinnati ranked eighth in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks a season ago. In a tough matchup, keep expectations in check for Jackson. Still, he should be active given his history of rushing production. We have him ranked just inside our top 10 quarterbacks for this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 07, 2023 · 11:46 AM EDT

BAL QB Lamar Jackson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Houston Texans

Armed with a fresh new contract, Lamar Jackson will look to return to the MVP form he showed in 2019. He’s been good the last two years, but has been limited to just 12 games in each. The Ravens have a new offensive coordinator in Todd Monken who has a history of airing it out, and Baltimore brought in a couple of new receivers in Odell Beckham Jr. and first-round pick Zay Flowers. Things look bright for the sixth-year veteran, and if he can keep putting up significant rushing numbers - 63.7 rushing yards per game last year - then he’ll be in contention for the top fantasy quarterback in football once again.

Jackson starts the season with what may be a surprisingly tough matchup against the Texans. Houston was ranked first in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks last season and hired a defensive-minded head coach in DeMeco Ryans. A lot of that ranking last year was likely due to game script - they were dead last in aFPA to running backs, but they also added an elite pass rusher in the draft in rookie Will Anderson. Jackson’s ability to add rushing production to his totals make him a must-start every week, but it’ll be interesting to see how different this Texans team looks compared to a season ago.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 12, 2023 · 5:58 PM EDT

BAL QB Lamar Jackson - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Lamar Jackson had a bit of a down year by his standards in 2022. While he still averaged 63.7 rushing yards per game, he had a career-low 6.9 yards per pass attempt and was limited to 20 total touchdowns (17 passing, three rushing) in 12 games. Still, Jackson was sixth in fantasy points per game among regular starters and his rushing upside continues to give him QB1 potential every week. He also has new weapons this year. A healthy (hopefully) Rashod Bateman will be joined by veteran Odell Beckham Jr. and first-round rookie Zay Flowers. With Todd Monken brought in to run a more downfield style passing attack, rather than the strict rush approach deployed by Greg Roman, the sky's the limit for Jackson entering his age-26 season with a brand new contract.

Fantasy Downside
While we love new weapons and an emphasis on the passing game, it is possible Monken’s style of downfield passing may decrease Jackson’s efficiency as a passer, and may create fewer designed runs for him. However, the main downside for Jackson is health. He’s played in only 12 games in each of the last two seasons and his playing style doesn’t exactly lend itself to durability and longevity.

2023 Bottom Line
Jackson is available in the third round of drafts and that feels just about right given the risk/reward of drafting him. He’s one of only a handful of players with legit potential to finish as the overall QB1 and we have him ranked right around our top five quarterbacks. Draft him at cost.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 29, 2022 · 5:06 PM EST

BAL QB Lamar Jackson - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Denver Broncos

Lamar Jackson had 254 yards and a touchdown last week in a disappointing loss to the Jaguars. He also added 89 yards on the ground, which salvaged an otherwise mediocre fantasy day. Despite the Ravens struggling offensively, Jackson is still the QB5 on the season, largely thanks to his 755 yards on the ground.

Jackson has a tough matchup this week against the Broncos. Denver ranks 7th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. However, Jackson’s ability to supplement his passing numbers with impressive rushing production make him a must-start every week, regardless of matchup. Start him as usual.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 22, 2022 · 3:44 PM EST

BAL QB Lamar Jackson - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 at Jacksonville Jaguars

Lamar Jackson was held to 209 passing yards and an interception last week against the Panthers in a low-scoring victory. Luckily, he salvaged the poor passing numbers with 31 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Jackson should get back on track this week against a Jaguars defense that ranks 22nd in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. Jackson is still on pace for 1,132 rushing yards this season and has 19 touchdowns - including three rushing - to seven interceptions. As long as those trends continue, he’ll be worth starting. Keep him active this week in a nice matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 17, 2022 · 4:20 PM EST

BAL QB Lamar Jackson - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 vs. Carolina Panthers

Lamar Jackson was held to just 133 passing yards and a touchdown in a victory over the Saints before the bye last week. However, he salvaged his fantasy day with 82 yards on the ground. Jackson is now on pace for 1,199 rushing yards this season and he’s accounted for 18 touchdowns – including two rushing – on his way to another excellent fantasy season. His ability to pad his numbers with rushing stats make his 196 passing yards per game tenable for fantasy managers.

This week, Jackson faces a Panthers defense that ranks 18th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. Jackson should have no trouble continuing his impressive season against a team already looking to 2023, and fantasy managers should keep him active as an elite option in all formats for Week 11.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 01, 2022 · 4:02 PM EDT

BAL QB Lamar Jackson - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 at New Orleans Saints

Lamar Jackson had a decent game last week in a victory over the Buccaneers. He threw for 238 yards and a pair of touchdowns, adding 43 yards on the ground. Jackson has 553 rushing yards on the season and has accounted for 17 touchdowns – including two rushing – and thrown six interceptions.

This week, Jackson faces a Saints defense that ranks 12th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. New Orleans just straight up destroyed the Raiders and limited Derek Carr to a paltry 1.9 fantasy points – 30th in the league, behind his backup Jarrett Stidham. Still, Jackson is in another class of fantasy quarterback, and his rushing potential makes him a must-start each week, regardless of matchup. We have him, once again, ranked among the top quarterback options.