Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson is Baltimore's dual-threat quarterback, and his fantasy production has historically come from both his arm and his legs. Through 4 games in 2026 the balance has tilted toward passing. He has completed 68 of 96 attempts (about 71 percent) for 967 yards, 6 touchdowns and 1 interception, while adding 19 carries for 144 yards and a rushing score. He is currently listed as Out and sits at QB #2 on the depth chart.

Per game, 2026 looks like a rebound from 2025 but not a return to his peak. He is averaging about 20.0 PPR points, up from roughly 17.1 across 13 games last season. That is below his 2024 rate of about 25.6, when he finished as the overall PPR #1, and slightly below his 2023 pace of about 21.1. His passing volume of roughly 242 yards per game is in line with 2024's 245. The gap is on the ground. He is averaging under 5 rush attempts and 36 rushing yards per game, compared with about 8 to 9 carries and more than 50 yards per game in 2023 and 2024. The rushing role has now been lighter for two straight seasons.

For fantasy and DFS, the immediate read is simple. With an Out designation, he is not a lineup option this week. When he is active, the Clutch Edge projection of 20.4 points per game, ranked #24 among QB/RB/WR/TE, fits what he has actually done this year. That is a strong weekly starter built on efficient passing, not the rushing-driven ceiling that made him the top scorer in 2024.

Two things would change that outlook: his status moving off Out, and the rushing volume returning toward his 2023-2024 levels. If the carries come back, his past seasons show the ceiling is well above the current projection. If they don't, he should be valued as a high-floor passer rather than a slate-breaking play.

Written by a language model from the stat lines below. Numbers from Sleeper; the 2026 line is the season in progress.