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Cam Newton

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Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

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Owners starting Jackson over Newton

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Lamar Jackson

High-Octane Scheme and Bolstered Line Ignite Elite Fantasy Upside

Our models are highly optimistic about Lamar Jackson heading into the season under the guidance of new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Jackson has praised the new scheme as a breath of fresh air, and early offseason reports indicate he is highly motivated. With the front office reinforcing the offensive line by drafting guard Vega Ioane, Jackson should enjoy cleaner pockets.

The Ravens also bolstered their receiving corps, adding rookie wideouts Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt to complement Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews. This upgraded environment positions Jackson to push for high-end passing efficiency, while maintaining his elite rushing floor. Our projection features him yielding 3,565 passing yards and 28 touchdowns alongside 658 rushing yards.

Jackson's market cost reflects massive hype, with his average draft position skyrocketing from the mid-forties to the early second round over the past month. While his climbing ADP reduces his status as a cheap draft-day steal, our data suggests he remains a premier elite quarterback target who easily justifies his premium price in all formats.


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Performance Cam Newton
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
Season stats based on the past 7 days

TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
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Performance Lamar Jackson
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
Redzone Touches Cam Newton

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Redzone Touches Lamar Jackson

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Cam Newton
OWN
 
0%
No change since last week.
START
 
0%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Lamar Jackson
OWN
94%
+0.4 compared to last week
START
43%
+8.08 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Cam Newton
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Lamar Jackson
2nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Cam Newton

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
Breakdown Lamar Jackson

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 2nd among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 222.08 total points (12.34 avg).
  • Currently 212.16 points behind the leader: Matthew Stafford
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 12.3.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 2702 (150.11 per game) and is currently ranked 22nd among QB.
  • Top 20 in pass tds with 21 (1.17 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among QB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -1253, TDs: -18, INTs: +3
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3565, PASS TDS: 28, RUSH YDS: 658, RUSH TDS: 3
Next Up Health Check
Injury Cam Newton

No Injury Reported

Injury Lamar Jackson

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Cam Newton

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Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
Matchups Lamar Jackson

Week 1
Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.24393.7621143913.76
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 95.00 total points (5.59 avg).
  • Currently 132 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.6.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 21 (1.24 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 1880 (110.59 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 32nd in pass defense with 4814 (283.18 per game).
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 14 (0.82 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 22 in points against with 24.24 per game and currently ranked 21st among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +22.76, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +5, INTs: +1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -0.82,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 12, TDS: 2, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Cam Newton
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FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Lamar Jackson
19.90
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Cam Newton

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Career Lamar Jackson
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2018 BAL 16 1201 58% 6 3 84.5 697 5 8
2019 BAL 15 3127 66% 36 6 113.3 1213 7 4
2020 BAL 16 2936 65% 26 10 97.9 1141 8 4
2021 BAL 12 2863 64% 15 13 85.9 761 2 3
2022 BAL 12 2242 62% 17 7 91.1 764 3 2
2023 BAL 16 3678 67% 24 7 102.7 821 5 6
2024 BAL 16 4172 67% 41 4 119.6 915 4 5
2025 BAL 14 2702 63% 21 7 101.9 360 2 3
3-YEAR AVG 17 3802 66% 31 7 108.6 790 4 5
Totals 123 23936 65% 193 60 101.4 6980 38 37
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