


What had most owners excited was his ability to rack up points on run plays where he accounted for 520 yards- 52.0 points in standard leagues- just on the ground alone. Jackson scored five touchdowns through the air in the last five weeks and four on the ground, while also throwing for three interceptions. Examining last seasonįrom week 11 to week 17, Jackson racked up 130.16 fantasy points, good for 18.59 points per game, which was eighth-best in the league over that stretch. And to a lot of fantasy owners, that means big-time potential points-wise. Now that Jackson is the face of his franchise, he has the keys to the car.

Jackson took over for an injured Joe Flacco in week 11 and never relinquished the job, leading his squad to a 6-1 record, and becoming the youngest quarterback to ever start an NFL playoff game in the process. One of the most talked-about fantasy quarterbacks since the end of last season is Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who took the world by storm last season. Fantasy football drafts are right around the corner, and you are scouring the internet for sleeper picks, preseason rankings, and anything to get a leg up on the competition. We break down when you should take him, and what kind of value he brings. By Presley Meyer 3 years ago One of the toughest 2019 fantasy quarterbacks to project is the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson.
