Lamar Jackson

Jackson logged his first top-three fantasy quarterback finish last year since 2019. In both years, Jackson hoisted the MVP trophy. Maybe he goes for a third piece of hardware. His rushing ability remains a huge part of his excellence after ranking first in rushing yards per game, third in red zone carries, and fourth in rushing touchdowns last year. Jackson also remains one of the best passers in the NFL, although no one wants to admit that when they enter a Jackson discussion. In 2023, Jackson ranked 10th in passer rating from a clean pocket, first in CPOE, sixth in adjusted completion rate, and fourth in hero throw rate. Jackson has difference-maker top-three upside at the quarterback position still in 2024.

Lamar Jackson remained absent from Ravens practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Baltimore coach John Harbaugh would not comment on the absence of Jackson other than noting that these practices remain voluntary. There is no reason to have any concern this early in camp, but it is worth monitoring.