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The Athletic Football Show fantasy football takes on Lamar Jackson
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Athletic Football Show about Lamar Jackson.
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All The Athletic Football Show insights about Lamar Jackson
PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Lamar Jackson is playing at an elite level early in the season; the source emphasizes that when he plays at this level, the Ravens are capable of pretty much anything, and the team must do everything possible to maximize these seasons because in 2024 when he played at this level, the defense wasn't very good. Now with improved defensive confidence and optimism, the Ravens should capture this season while Lamar is performing at his peak.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Suffered an ankle sprain; expected to miss a couple of weeks, forcing Baltimore to play backup quarterback; this injury context motivated the Ravens' aggressive trade for Cam Juergens to stabilize the offensive line during his absence.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
The source argues that Lamar Jackson should have been the MVP of the league in 2024, and that if we account for the 2023 and 2024 MVPs together, Josh Allen should have won 2023 and Lamar should have won 2024. The source believes Lamar probably didn't win 2024 only because he won 2023 and Allen didn't win 2023.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
The source notes that Lamar won the MVP in year two as a starter, exemplifying the pattern where elite young quarterbacks have spike seasons early in their careers that signal long-term viability.NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
Lamar Jackson's numbers have taken some dips year-to-year, placing him outside the elite tier of Mahomes, Allen, and Burrow; however, he's still considered among the top quarterbacks; the source notes he came onto the scene as an MVP-caliber player in a specific system but needed to transition into the Todd Monken offense to become less sensitive to circumstances.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Lamar Jackson is operating a highly efficient passing offense, finishing 15-of-20 against the Cowboys while continuing to leverage his dynamic rushing ability.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Lamar Jackson is in his prime, showing a refined feel for the position and elite manipulation of defenders. He is currently scrambling on 10% of his dropbacks, the highest rate since 2023, and is expected to have explosive rushing production against a Cowboys defense that struggles against quarterback runs.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Lamar Jackson faced pressure from the Saints' blitz-heavy defense, leading to some frustrating moments and a critical third-down interception.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Lamar Jackson looked like an MVP-caliber player, displaying superior control, command, and spatial awareness compared to his early 2024 season. He demonstrated elite pocket presence, including a notable 16-yard scramble on 3rd-and-16 where he manipulated defenders, and showed 'matrix-like' ability to escape pressure and deliver accurate throws.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
The source expects Lamar Jackson to look healthy and good, with curiosity surrounding how quickly he adapts to the new Ravens offensive approach.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Robert Mays cites Lamar Jackson's historical win production as a key reason for drafting the Ravens, noting that since Jackson became the starter, the Ravens are 'the second or third most winning team in the NFL' and 'just pump out wins.' He also notes that every time Lamar has had a new offensive coordinator in the last five years, he's won the MVP that season, and the Ravens have a new coordinator this year.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Lamar Jackson struggled with pocket command and consistency last year, with lower lows than previously seen. However, the source maintains faith in his ability to bounce back to his 2024 form, noting his history of success with new play callers.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Lamar Jackson is expected to operate in a system under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle that leans more into under-center concepts and play-action, which aligns with Jackson's career efficiency of 0.40 EPA per dropback when under center. The transition is viewed as a natural fit given his college experience and ability to attack the middle of the field.