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NFL: The Insiders fantasy football takes on Lamar Jackson
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All NFL: The Insiders insights about Lamar Jackson
NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026
Lamar Jackson was unavailable for the Ravens' win over Atlanta; backup Snoop Huntley led the team to victory in overtime, with the Ravens leaning on Derrick Henry to help overcome the absence of their star quarterback.PositiveInjuryOct 14, 2026
Lamar Jackson is optimistic to return from his ankle injury this week against the Browns after missing Sunday night's game against the Falcons. Ian Rappaport reports the Ravens are hopeful Jackson will be available; he did not practice last week but was closer to playing than initially assumed. Jackson has been extremely diligent in his recovery work at the facility. Rappaport expects Jackson to be on the field this weekend, though he notes Jackson has historically taken longer to recover from ankle injuries over the past couple of years.PositiveInjuryOct 13, 2026
Dealing with an ankle injury suffered in the win against the Titans, but trending in a good direction. Head coach Jesse Minter indicated Jackson is doing better and doing everything he can to get back out there, with more clarity expected by mid-week.NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
Suspended two games without pay, barring a successful appeal; will miss the Rams game against the Cardinals and the Raiders in week seven.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
Lamar Jackson could miss multiple weeks with a left ankle injury, forcing the Ravens to start backup Tyler Huntley in Sunday night football. The Ravens do not have an exact timeline on his return, though coach Jesse Minter indicated he does not know if Jackson will return next week but will do everything in his power to come back.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
Lamar Jackson suffered an unconventional ankle sprain (not high or low) in the first half against the Titans in Week 5 and will miss at least this week against Atlanta; the injury is rare and depends on rehab and functional ability. Head coach Jesse Minter noted Jackson is working hard to return but the team does not know if he will be available next week. The injury is particularly challenging for Jackson's return timeline because his elite athleticism and elusiveness mean he must be the complete package to play, making it harder to get him back on the field.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Ravens two-time MVP grounded with ankle injury suffered in first half against Titans on Sunday; will not play against Falcons on Sunday, with Tyler Huntley getting the start.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Lamar Jackson's status for Sunday night against Atlanta is a "massive question mark" after missing practice with an ankle injury; Tyler Huntley is the backup if Jackson cannot play.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Lamar Jackson is dealing with an ankle injury that forced him out of the Week 4 game against the Titans. While he did not practice on Wednesday, Adam Schefter notes there is still a realistic chance he plays Sunday night against the Falcons, as the team will wait until later in the week to test the ankle. Even if he misses this game, the expectation is he would not be out for more than one week.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Lamar Jackson is not practicing on Wednesday due to an ankle injury sustained in the second half of the Week 4 win over the Titans. While he is receiving treatment, his status for Sunday's game against Atlanta remains uncertain, though the source notes he has enough experience to play without a full week of practice.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Lamar Jackson is dealing with an unconventional, rare ankle sprain after being rolled on against the Titans. He is considered unlikely to play Sunday night against the Falcons, with an outside chance depending on Thursday practice, and potentially faces a multi-game absence.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Lamar Jackson's status is in doubt for the upcoming Sunday night game and potentially for Week 6 against the Browns.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Lamar Jackson's status for Sunday night is uncertain after he missed the second half of the Ravens' win over the Titans with a sprained ankle. While the source notes it is likely not a long-term injury, his availability for the upcoming game against Atlanta remains up in the air.NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026
Lamar Jackson was limited in practice due to a minor back ailment, but head coach Jesse Minter indicated there is no cause for anxiety regarding his status.NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026
Lamar Jackson is dealing with a back injury sustained during a celebration after his game-winning drive. He was limited in practice but is expected to play Sunday, with the team expressing little concern.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Lamar Jackson showed significant poise and improvement in Week 3, effectively utilizing design runs for over half his rushing yards and demonstrating patience in the pocket. He is scanning the field and holding the ball longer to deliver plays downfield, marking a successful bounce-back performance.PositiveMatchupSep 24, 2026
Lamar Jackson presents a significant challenge for the Cowboys' defense, which has struggled to contain mobile quarterbacks like Jackson Dart and Jayden Daniels over the first two weeks.PositiveMatchupSep 23, 2026
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense are expected to torch the Cowboys defense in week 3; the source believes the Ravens will get back on track against Dallas after their loss to New Orleans.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Lamar Jackson looked fantastic in the Ravens' week one performance, executing the offense effectively including a notable bootleg pass to Zay Flowers.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Lamar Jackson looks the same under new play caller Declan Doyle, maintaining his established level of play.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Lamar Jackson delivered an incredible performance in Week 1, though his output was somewhat overshadowed by other high-scoring performances across the league.NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026
Jackson is playing out the year without an extension and holds significant leverage; he is positioned to potentially become the league's first $70 million-per-year quarterback if he performs well.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Nick Shook likes Lamar Jackson for MVP, citing his health, the potential for a new offensive scheme under Declan Doyle, and the team's overall positive energy.PositiveUsageSep 9, 2026
Lamar Jackson expects a high success rate for the Ravens' offense this season, emphasizing that the team has many moving parts and can put players in different positions to win.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Nick Shook ranks Lamar Jackson as the QB8, citing concerns about his adjustment to a new offense and his injury history, despite acknowledging his high upside and potential to climb the rankings quickly.PositiveProjectionSep 5, 2026
Lamar Jackson expects a massive year in the new Ravens offensive system under Declan Doyle, citing the attention to detail and the versatility of the scheme, which includes play-action, drop-back, and run game elements.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Lamar Jackson is the obvious MVP pick because he historically performs at an MVP level with new play callers and is expected to lead a high-scoring Ravens offense.PositiveUsageSep 4, 2026
Lamar Jackson is expected to benefit from a more coherent offensive play-calling strategy that aligns micro-decisions with macro-goals.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Trevor Sikama expects a bounce-back season for Lamar Jackson, noting that before his hamstring injury in Week 4 last year, he was playing at an elite level with 9 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and 240 passing yards per game. Sikama believes the new Declan Doyle offense will be more explosive and keep the ball in Jackson's hands, potentially leading to his most productive season yet.PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026
Lamar Jackson is taking more snaps from under center in the new Ravens offense, a role in which he has historically been efficient, recording 25 touchdowns and one interception from that alignment.PositiveRoleJul 21, 2026
Lamar Jackson's game is expected to reach another level under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle in Baltimore; the franchise quarterback is positioned to benefit from the coordinator change as the Ravens aim to break through in a crowded AFC field.PositiveValueJul 14, 2026
Jackson's ranking at 69 in the 2026 NFL Top 100 is viewed as too low by Garofalo; he remains a special player and is excited about the Declan Doyle offense, which could boost his ranking. The ranking is contextualized against his MVP-caliber status and the fact that he was voted the number one overall player just six years prior, suggesting the Top 100 voting process struggles to properly rank elite quarterbacks.NegativeProjectionJul 8, 2026
Lamar Jackson faces a critical window in 2025 with the Ravens' coaching change. The team relies on aging key pieces including Ronnie Stanley, Derrick Henry, and Mark Andrews, creating urgency to win now. New defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is regarded as a defensive wizard who can extract value from the aging defense. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, a former head-coaching candidate, has impressed Lamar with his spring scheme, but the quarterback will need to carry significant load.PositiveProjectionJul 7, 2026
Lamar Jackson is positioned as a strong fantasy option coming off injury; the source notes Lamar comes back from starting 12 games and has back-to-back great fantasy football seasons, positioning him as a reliable option if you like the situation.NegativeProjectionJul 7, 2026
Lamar Jackson has two years remaining on his contract with the Ravens and holds a no-trade clause and no-tag clause. Contract negotiations are ongoing with a tight circle involving only Jackson, GM Eric DaCosta, and contract negotiator Nick Matteo. The source expects work to continue and is not surprised if negotiations extend into training camp, as the Ravens had hoped for a spring resolution but kicked the can down the road with a simple restructure to gain cap flexibility.NegativeRoleJun 23, 2026
Ravens QB with elite play but team has not won Super Bowl despite being in playoffs every season; new first-time head coach Jesse Minter must manage game/time/timeout situations and avoid rookie coaching mistakes that could hinder team's Super Bowl chances.