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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Lamar Jackson
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show about Lamar Jackson.
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All The Ringer Fantasy Football Show insights about Lamar Jackson
NegativeMatchupSep 21, 2026
Jackson had one truly terrible pass—a pick that basically ended the game against the Saints. The Ravens are now 15 losses after holding a double-digit lead since Jackson became a full-time starter, the most in the NFL. Despite playing well overall and moving the ball in chunks, Jackson and the Ravens lost in a pattern the source describes as inexplicable: "they played well. Lamar played well. Everything looked good. They were moving the ball in chunks and then they just lost." This is the Ravens' recurring problem, with 11 of their 15 such losses coming at home.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
The source recommends reaching for Lamar Jackson in the first round as one of the elite quarterback options that should not be waited on, arguing that conventional wisdom to defer on quarterbacks is consistently wrong and that elite options deserve early draft capital.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Lamar Jackson is fully back and in the running for MVP; the source attributes his previous struggles to playing through a hamstring injury and a stale coaching staff, noting the Ravens offense looks incredible.PositiveBreakoutSep 14, 2026
Lamar Jackson is back to his peak form, looking faster, more decisive, and 'untackleable.' He demonstrated elite scrambling ability, including an 18-yard gain on a third-and-18, and looks like 'Barry Sanders playing quarterback again.'NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026
Lamar Jackson's usage under center is a key trend to watch. His career rate is 14.7%, but it rose to 33% last year. With new OC Declan Doyle, who comes from a Ben Johnson-led Lions system that utilized under-center sets 48% of the time, the Ravens are expected to be more play-action heavy.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
The source believes the Ravens will be a strong team and expects Lamar Jackson to perform at a high level and silence his critics.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Danny Kelly expresses high confidence in a Lamar Jackson bounce-back season, citing his historical production—including a 44-touchdown season—and dismissing recent struggles as injury-related, despite concerns about the Ravens' new center.NegativeInjuryAug 29, 2026
Lamar Jackson has a herniated disc; the source notes this as a health concern during draft discussion.NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026
Lamar Jackson's rushing production has declined significantly, dropping from 80 yards per game in 2019 to 26 yards per game last year, with a shift away from designed runs toward scrambles. Nate Tice notes that while Jackson remains a top-tier fantasy quarterback, his fantasy ceiling depends on whether he returns to being a high-volume rusher or if the offense adapts to utilize him more as a pocket passer in a chunk-play heavy scheme.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Selected as captain's pick in leadership draft; described as real and authentic without PR handlers or agents; noted for having sass and being himself; speed rated 96 in Madden; concern raised about digestive issues affecting playoff performance.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Washington suggests that when drafting, you should prioritize quarterbacks or tight ends who are clearly 'mogging' the competition, explicitly citing Lamar Jackson as a player who fits this elite tier.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Washington notes that while their rankings place Lamar Jackson outside the top 30, they acknowledge he will likely be drafted much earlier due to market demand.NegativeValueJul 24, 2026
Lamar Jackson is going later than Kyler Murray in ADP, making him a relevant comparison point for quarterback value and opportunity cost analysis.PositiveProjectionJul 8, 2026
Lamar Jackson is projected to return to top-10 quarterback status this year as he recovers from injury; he was injured for much of last year and averaged only 3.6 rushing fantasy points per game (down from his career average of 6+ points per game as a runner) and 16 total fantasy points per game overall, but his historical rushing production should rebound once healthy.NegativeProjectionJul 8, 2026
Lamar Jackson's 2024 season was significantly diminished by injury; he averaged only 3.6 rushing fantasy points per game (down from his career average of 6+ points) and 16 total fantasy points per game (likely 15th–16th among QBs), but should rebound to top-10 QB status if healthy in 2025.PositiveRoleNo date
Lamar Jackson praised new Ravens OC Declan Doyle as a genius who teaches important details and creativity; Jackson's glowing camp reports suggest confidence in the new offensive scheme and coaching direction.