Lamar Jackson's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 2'' , 205 lbs
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Birthdate01/07/1997 (28)
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CollegeLouisville
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Draft Info2018: Rd 1, Pk 32 (BLT)
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StatusActive
2024 season stats
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Passing Yards520 5th
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Passing Touchdowns2 13th
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Passing EPA6.7 10th
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Adjusted DYAR147 3rd
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson put together some big numbers through the air and on the ground but came up just short of a comeback on Thursday night. The reigning MVP threw 26-for-41 with 273 yards and a touchdown while gathering 122 yards on 16 carries and one fumble. His accuracy left a bit to be desired while he was hurried almost all game, but his running numbers boosted his fantasy performance to be even better than his counterpart Patrick Mahomes. One thing to watch moving forward will be the growth of the offensive line as they replaced three starters this year, which could mean less time for Jackson to throw. As long as his ability to run is still there, Jackson will be a comfortable play for fantasy managers each week.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is fresh from his second NFL MVP award and the one thing he's talked about this year is continuing to be hungry for a championship. His quest for his first ring starts Thursday with a tough season opener on the road against the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens offense returns almost all of their primary weapons while adding Derrick Henry to their repertoire. The continuity of the same offensive coordinator and the chemistry with his pass-catchers is going to play a big part in Jackson's success. The last time these two teams faced off was in a tightly-contested AFC Championship game where Jackson threw for 272 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and completed 20 of his 37 attempts. He also gathered 54 yards on eight carries. The Chiefs don't have their star defensive back L'Jarius Sneed anymore which benefits the Ravens' passing game. Look for Jackson to be a QB1 heading into the opening game on Thursday.
The Baltimore Ravens will rest quarterback Lamar Jackson in the preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. It's been the routine for Jackson, though, as he's one of six QBs who have not played game snaps in the last two preseasons and then started in Week 1. "We have done well over the years doing that because we practice well," head coach John Harbaugh said. "It comes down to practice. Practice is what makes it." Since Harbaugh became the Ravens coach in 2008, he has never played his starters for any great length of time in preseason games. Jackson won his second MVP award in 2023 and didn't play in the preseason last year, so fantasy managers considering drafting him as a top-five fantasy signal-caller shouldn't be worried that he'll come out rusty in Week 1 of the 2024 regular season against the defending Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs.
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.
A growing rapport is developing between Baltimore Ravensthird-year tight end Isaiah Likely and quarterback Lamar Jackson. A fourth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina in 2022, Likely has been making waves over the last few days as Sunday's star of practice, along with numerous connections on Monday with Jackson. After Monday's practice, offensive coordinator Todd Monken stated, "We expect him to have a great year." Likely saw more time in 2023 when top tight end Mark Andrews was injured with a broken fibula, but with a quarterback who loves throwing to tight ends, Likely could see an uptick in work even with Andrews healthy. While Likely is a deeper-league pick in fantasy drafts, his involvement in the offense should be monitored if he sees more time on the field in 2024.