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College: Louisville | 6 years
Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Birth Date: 1997-01-07
2024 Bye Week: 14
Total Pts: 381
Avg Pts: 22.41
Rank: 4 QB
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Jackson had arguably the best season of his career. He finished fourth overall in fantasy quarterback scoring. He had career highs in completion percentage (67.2 percent) and passing yards (3,678). Jackson had 29 total touchdowns and seven interceptions. Jackson was just 24th in on-target percentage (73.9 percent) and had the 10th worst bad throw percentage (16.6 percent). He still missed on some throws he should have made. But even with that said, Jackson made plays on a weekly basis, having ten games with 20-plus fantasy points. He had five games with 30-plus points, posting some huge numbers. Jackson did stumble in the playoffs, which left a sour taste for many Ravens fans. Jackson will need to come up big in the big game if he hopes to take his game to a new level. Jackson is just 27 years old, so he has time to improve. Jackson is one of the most dynamic players in the game. Jackson is an elite playmaker, both runner and thrower. He can make plays all over the field because of his athleticism. He lacks a little accuracy throwing the ball, though, and can force some throws he shouldn't try to make.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Jackson is a top-five fantasy quarterback capable of finishing first overall. He always has injury conners with his style of play, but his full season last year is a big step in the right direction. And his improved passing numbers are a big plus for fantasy owners. He can get around 3,800-passing yards, 1,000-rushing yards and 35 total scores.
Although a QB4 finish is nothing to scoff at, Lamar Jackson was perhaps even better in real life than he was for fantasy football in 2023. The 27-year-old led the Baltimore Ravens to a league-best 13-4 record and earned NFL Most Valuable Player honors for the second time in his five seasons as a full-time starter. With a career-high 3,678 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions, Jackson was incredibly efficient as a passer last season with Todd Monken taking over as Baltimore's offensive coordinator. Still, the Ravens led the league in rushing and will pose an even bigger threat on the ground this season with the addition of four-time Pro-Bowler Derrick Henry. Jackson will likely cede opportunities to Henry near the goal line, but it's important to remember that his best fantasy output came in 2019 with Mark Ingram II and Gus Edwards combining for 12 rushing touchdowns and over 1,700 rushing yards. Jackson can expect improvement from ascending talents Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Isaiah Likely, and a healthy Mark Andrews will return as his most reliable weapon. Additionally, the team selected Devontez Walker in the fourth round of the NFL Draft to bolster its receiving corps following the departure of Odell Beckham Jr. There is little reason to doubt Jackson as one of the few difference-making fantasy quarterbacks heading into the 2024 campaign, making him a worthwhile selection with a QB1 ceiling in the fourth round of drafts.
Although a QB4 finish is nothing to scoff at, Lamar Jackson was perhaps even better in real life than he was for fantasy football in 2023. The 27-year-old led the Baltimore Ravens to a league-best 13-4 record and earned NFL Most Valuable Player honors for the second time in his five seasons as a full-time starter. With a career-high 3,678 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions, Jackson was incredibly efficient as a passer last season with Todd Monken taking over as Baltimore's offensive coordinator. Still, the Ravens led the league in rushing and will pose an even bigger threat on the ground this season with the addition of four-time Pro-Bowler Derrick Henry. Jackson will likely cede opportunities to Henry near the goal line, but it's important to remember that his best fantasy output came in 2019 with Mark Ingram II and Gus Edwards combining for 12 rushing touchdowns and over 1,700 rushing yards. Jackson can expect improvement from ascending talents Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Isaiah Likely, and a healthy Mark Andrews will return as his most reliable weapon. Additionally, the team selected Devontez Walker in the fourth round of the NFL Draft to bolster its receiving corps following the departure of Odell Beckham Jr. There is little reason to doubt Jackson as one of the few difference-making fantasy quarterbacks heading into the 2024 campaign, making him a worthwhile selection with a QB1 ceiling in the fourth round of drafts.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 10.25 | Lamar Jackson 38 rushing yds (3.80 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts) Lamar Jackson 169 passing yds (8.45 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 interception thrown (-1.00 pts) |
Week 2 | 25.25 | Lamar Jackson 54 rushing yds (5.40 pts) Lamar Jackson 237 passing yds (11.85 pts) Lamar Jackson 2 passing TDs (8.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 3 yd TD pass to Mark Andrews . . . Lamar Jackson 17 yd TD pass to Nelson Agholor |
Week 3 | 31.20 | Lamar Jackson 101 rushing yds (10.10 pts) Lamar Jackson 2 rushing TDs (12.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 8 yd TD rush . . . Lamar Jackson 10 yd TD rush Lamar Jackson 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts) Lamar Jackson 202 passing yds (10.10 pts) |
Week 4 | 31.00 | Lamar Jackson 27 rushing yds (2.70 pts) Lamar Jackson 2 rushing TDs (12.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 10 yd TD rush . . . Lamar Jackson 2 yd TD rush Lamar Jackson 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts) Lamar Jackson 186 passing yds (9.30 pts) Lamar Jackson 2 passing TDs (8.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 7 yd TD pass to Mark Andrews . . . Lamar Jackson 18 yd TD pass to Mark Andrews |
Week 5 | 14.30 | Lamar Jackson 45 rushing yds (4.50 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts) Lamar Jackson 236 passing yds (11.80 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 interception thrown (-1.00 pts) |
Week 6 | 20.35 | Lamar Jackson 62 rushing yds (6.20 pts) Lamar Jackson 223 passing yds (11.15 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 passing TD (4.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 10 yd TD pass to Zay Flowers Lamar Jackson 1 interception thrown (-1.00 pts) |
Week 7 | 38.45 | Lamar Jackson 36 rushing yds (3.60 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 7 yd TD rush Lamar Jackson 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts) Lamar Jackson 357 passing yds (17.85 pts) Lamar Jackson 3 passing TDs (12.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 12 yd TD pass to Nelson Agholor . . . Lamar Jackson 11 yd TD pass to Mark Andrews . . . Lamar Jackson 8 yd TD pass to Mark Andrews |
Week 8 | 13.55 | Lamar Jackson 17 rushing yds (1.70 pts) Lamar Jackson 157 passing yds (7.85 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 passing TD (4.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 5 yd TD pass to Mark Andrews |
Week 9 | 14.35 | Lamar Jackson 60 rushing yds (6.00 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts) Lamar Jackson 187 passing yds (9.35 pts) |
Week 10 | 17.25 | Lamar Jackson 41 rushing yds (4.10 pts) Lamar Jackson 223 passing yds (11.15 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 passing TD (4.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 40 yd TD pass to Odell Beckham Jr. Lamar Jackson 2 interceptions thrown (-2.00 pts) |
Week 11 | 26.60 | Lamar Jackson 54 rushing yds (5.40 pts) Lamar Jackson 264 passing yds (13.20 pts) Lamar Jackson 2 passing TDs (8.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 37 yd TD pass to Nelson Agholor . . . Lamar Jackson 10 yd TD pass to Rashod Bateman |
Week 12 | 16.75 | Lamar Jackson 39 rushing yds (3.90 pts) Lamar Jackson 177 passing yds (8.85 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 passing TD (4.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 3 yd TD pass to Zay Flowers |
Week 13 | 0.00 | |
Week 14 | 35.80 | Lamar Jackson 70 rushing yds (7.00 pts) Lamar Jackson 316 passing yds (15.80 pts) Lamar Jackson 3 passing TDs (12.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 54 yd TD pass to Isaiah Likely . . . Lamar Jackson 46 yd TD pass to Odell Beckham Jr. . . . Lamar Jackson 21 yd TD pass to Zay Flowers Lamar Jackson 1 interception thrown (-1.00 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 passing 2XP (2.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 1 | 21.25 | Lamar Jackson 97 rushing yds (9.70 pts) Lamar Jackson 171 passing yds (8.55 pts) Lamar Jackson 1 passing TD (4.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 16 yd TD pass to Isaiah Likely Lamar Jackson 1 interception thrown (-1.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 2 | 25.10 | Lamar Jackson 45 rushing yds (4.50 pts) Lamar Jackson 252 passing yds (12.60 pts) Lamar Jackson 2 passing TDs (8.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 6 yd TD pass to Nelson Agholor . . . Lamar Jackson 9 yd TD pass to Zay Flowers |
Playoff Week 3 | 39.55 | Lamar Jackson 35 rushing yds (3.50 pts) Lamar Jackson 321 passing yds (16.05 pts) Lamar Jackson 5 passing TDs (20.00 pts) . . . Lamar Jackson 20 yd TD pass to Justice Hill . . . Lamar Jackson 75 yd TD pass to Zay Flowers . . . Lamar Jackson 35 yd TD pass to Isaiah Likely . . . Lamar Jackson 7 yd TD pass to Isaiah Likely . . . Lamar Jackson 4 yd TD pass to Patrick Ricard |
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not suit up for Saturday's preseason game at home as the Ravens host the Falcons on Saturday. Jackson, who has not played a preseason game since 2021, will be on the sideline along with other Baltimore starters, said head coach John Harbaugh on Wednesday. Jackson should be his dynamic self when Week 1 rolls around, where he'll be counted on to spearhead the Ravens' offensive attack as a dual-threat weapon that defenses need to account for. As a top fantasy quarterback, Jackson is as safe as it gets. The reigning NFL MVP threw for 3,678 yards passing and added 821 rushing yards on the ground and will be an easy top-five quarterback in all fantasy formats this season.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won't play in Friday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Veteran signal-caller Josh Johnson will get the starting nod under center for Baltimore. Jackson is expected to play during the preseason, but that won't happen in the opener this weekend. The 27-year-old two-time NFL MVP missed some practices at the start of training camp with an illness, but he's fine now and is looking for an encore performance in 2024 after throwing for a career-high 3,678 yards, 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions while also rushing for 821 yards and an additional five TDs on the ground. Jackson isn't as prolific as a thrower as some other QBs, but his rushing prowess makes up for it and keeps him as a top-five fantasy signal-caller.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness), who was back at Saturday's practice after dealing with an illness, said he feels "wonderful" when asked about his health on Monday. Jackson missed four of the team's first five practices at training camp last week with a "bug." The 27-year-old two-time MVP has now participated in three straight sessions, and he doesn't feel as if he's behind with his reps. In his first season with offensive coordinator Todd Monken calling the plays in Baltimore, Jackson finished first among qualifying signal-callers in fantasy points per dropback (0.68) en route to his second career MVP award. With his ailment seemingly behind him, Jackson is safe to draft as a top-five fantasy option at his position this summer.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed a few days of practice last week while dealing with an illness, but the two-time MVP said he feels "fully back" following Monday's practice. This is great news as the calendar nears August with preseason action just around the corner. As usual, Jackson is expected to be a top-five fantasy quarterback in 2024, and he could contend for the overall QB1. Although he posted a career-low 5.5 yards per carry (minimum eight starts) last season, he remains the best rushing quarterback in the NFL, and tight end Mark Andrews and ascending wideout Zay Flowers provide him with enough pass-catching firepower to continue to improve his numbers as a passer.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (illness) returned to practice on Saturday, July 27.
From TheHuddle
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) returned to practice on Saturday. He missed four days to begin training camp, and while details surrounding the nature of his illness were scarce, it's a great sign for fantasy managers. The 27-year-old had a great season in 2023-24, throwing for 3,678 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven picks, adding 821 yards and five scores off 148 carries. He also completed a career-high 67.2% of his throws and was named the league's Most Valuable Player for the second time. Without question, Jackson has plenty of hype surrounding him entering the 2024-25 campaign. He has potent weapons on the offensive end, specifically former Titan Derrick Henry. As a result, fantasy managers should anticipate the signal-caller being one of the first fantasy quarterbacks grabbed in drafts.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (illness) did not participate in practice on Friday, July 26, due to illness. Jackson missed the first three training camp practices due to an illness and left practice early upon returning to work on Wednesday.
Fantasy Spin: Jackson has a habit of missing early practices due to illness. While it is concerning that he is out of practice due to illness so soon after coming back from one, he should be back soon enough. The reigning league MVP may have the best supporting cast of his career in 2024, as Derrick Henry figures to take most of the pressure off him to carry the offense as a runner, while Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman give him plenty to work with as a passer. Jackson should be considered an elite QB1 option yet again.
From TheHuddle
The Baltimore Ravens announced that quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) will remain sidelined due to his illness and will not take part in Friday's training camp practice. Jackson will continue to undergo further evaluation and receive care from the medical staff. The 27-year-old two-time MVP returned to the practice field on Wednesday but apparently is still under the weather from an illness that he first came down with last weekend. He should be fully recovered well before the start of the 2024 regular season, so fantasy managers should have nothing to worry about. When healthy, Jackson is one of the most dangerous dual-threat signal-callers in the league and is a top-five fantasy QB. What he lacks with his arm, he more than makes up for with his rushing ability. Jackson had a career-high 3,678 passing yards with 24 touchdown passes and seven picks in 16 regular-season starts in 2023.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing Monday and Tuesday's action with an illness, but the two-time NFL MVP left the field after just one hour. According to team reporter Jamison Hensley, Jackson " looked weary while walking across the field and into the team facility." The former No. 32 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft has missed at least one practice every year due to an illness, but the bright side is it is not a major injury. For now, Baltimore is going to take it slow with Jackson. "We are going to work him back in, for sure," Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said with a smile. "I know I'm being kind of a smartass. You'll have to ask him how he feels. But he was great in meetings. When we were on the field at the start [of practice], he said he was feeling good." The team has its first scheduled day off on Thursday, so hopefully, the day off will allow Jackson enough time to feel better and return to full practice in short order. He remains a high-end QB1 in fantasy football heading into his seventh pro campaign.
From RotoBaller
Updating an earlier report, Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (illness) departed practice midway through on Wednesday, July 24, as he continued to deal with symptoms relating to an illness that kept him out of the first three days of practice. The Ravens have a day off on Thursday, July 25.
From TheHuddle
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Wednesday, July 24, after missing three days due to an unspecified illness.
From TheHuddle
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) is back on the practice field at training camp on Wednesday. Jackson came down with a pretty serious illness over the weekend and missed a few days of practice, but he's back with the team now and will likely be eased into workouts early in camp. While the 27-year-old two-time MVP was out, veteran Josh Johnson worked with Baltimore's first-team offense. Jackson made the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career in 2023, when he threw for a career-high 3,678 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 16 regular-season games, adding 821 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 148 rushing attempts. Staying healthy is the key for Jackson. Although new running back Derrick Henry could vulture plenty of goal-line touchdowns from Jackson in 2024, he should be a lock to be a top-five fantasy QB if he stays on the field.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (illness) did not participate in practice Tuesday, July 23, but is moving closer to returning to the field, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
From TheHuddle
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) was once again absent from the team's practice on Monday. He was also unavailable for Sunday's session. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh did not have an update on Jackson's condition beyond the fact that he remains out with an illness. Jackson is coming off a season in which he threw for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns while running for 821 yards and five touchdowns. Jackson finished as the QB4 in fantasy in 2023. As such, fantasy managers are anxiously awaiting his return to the field. Given that he is suffering from an illness, hopefully, Jackson will be back on the field later this week.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (illness) did not participate in practice Monday, July 22.
Fantasy Spin: The Ravens will take their time with Jackson, so he may not return to the field for the next few days. He should be fine for the regular season and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
From TheHuddle
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) was sent home from the team's first day of training camp. Details surrounding the nature of his symptoms were scarce. However, NFL insider Josina Anderson provided an update, reporting that the signal-caller is dealing with a "pretty bad" illness. Without question, this is not the way anyone would want to start camp. Hopefully, Jackson's sickness won't keep him off the field for an extended period. The two-time MVP is coming off a potent season. He finished by throwing for 3,678 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, adding 821 yards and five scores off 148 carries. Jackson also completed a career-high 67.2% of his passes. Fantasy managers should expect more information regarding his health on Monday.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (illness) was sent home from practice due to an illness, the team announced Sunday, July 21.
Fantasy Spin: Unless this unexpectedly turns into a long-term issue, managers shouldn't be worried about Jackson's prospects for the season. He's a top-tier QB1 option in all formats.
From TheHuddle
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) was sent home from training camp practice on Sunday with an illness. Jackson should return to practice at some point next week and will be a top-five fantasy QB in 2024 after winning his second NFL MVP award in 2023. The biggest storyline of the offseason for the 27-year-old dual-threat signal-caller is that he dropped weight in order to be more agile in 2024, as if he wasn't agile enough already. The biggest question for fantasy managers is whether his drop in weight will make him more injury-prone. New running back Derrick Henry could steal plenty of goal-line opportunities away from Jackson, but he should still maintain high-end fantasy upside heading into his seventh season in the NFL.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson probably will not receive more carries this season even though he dropped some weight during the offseason, in the opinion of BaltimoreRavens.com's Ryan Mink. Jackson averaged 9.25 rushing attempts last season.
Fantasy Spin: Jackson likely will try to be more elusive this season, so he could pick up more rushing yards this season without more attempts. He is still one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL and should be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
From TheHuddle
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and quarterbacks coach Tee Martin have made it clear this offseason that they plan to give quarterback Lamar Jackson more responsibility in the team's pre-snap operation this year. During practice on Wednesday, Jackson was challenged by an aggressive defense to change routes, run schemes and protections at the line of scrimmage, and Martin liked what he saw as the offense had one of its sharper practices of the offseason. Last year's NFL MVP will be given more freedom before the snap in 2024 to get the offense into ideal looks. The 27-year-old also showed up this year a little bit lighter as he looks for an encore performance. As long as Jackson is able to stay healthy again, the dual-threat signal-caller should be a top-five fantasy quarterback.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Pass Com | Pass Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | 300 Yds | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost | Int |
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2023 Season | 381.00 | 307 | 3678 | 24 | |||||||
Week 1 | HOU | 10.25 | 17 | 169 | 0 | ||||||
Week 2 | @CIN | 25.25 | 24 | 237 | 2 | ||||||
Week 3 | IND | 31.20 | 22 | 202 | 0 | ||||||
Week 4 | @CLE | 31.00 | 15 | 186 | 2 | ||||||
Week 5 | @PIT | 14.30 | 22 | 236 | 0 | ||||||
Week 6 | @TEN | 20.35 | 21 | 223 | 1 | ||||||
Week 7 | DET | 38.45 | 21 | 357 | 3 | ||||||
Week 8 | @ARI | 13.55 | 18 | 157 | 1 | ||||||
Week 9 | SEA | 14.35 | 21 | 187 | 0 | ||||||
Week 10 | CLE | 17.25 | 13 | 223 | 1 | ||||||
Week 11 | CIN | 26.60 | 16 | 264 | 2 | ||||||
Week 12 | @LAC | 16.75 | 18 | 177 | 1 | ||||||
Week 13 | bye | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 14 | LAR | 35.80 | 24 | 316 | 3 | ||||||
Week 15 | @JAX | 21.25 | 14 | 171 | 1 | ||||||
Week 16 | @SF | 25.10 | 23 | 252 | 2 | ||||||
Week 17 | MIA | 39.55 | 18 | 321 | 5 | ||||||
Week 18 | PIT | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Divisional | HOU | 37.60 | 16 | 152 | 2 | ||||||
Championship | KC | 23.30 | 20 | 272 | 1 |