Lamar Jackson

NFL player. Position: QB. Team: BAL.

Quick Facts

Position: QB
Team: BAL (Baltimore Ravens)
Bye week (2026): 13
FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 28

2026 Outlook

FantasyPros flags injuries and declining rushing production as the primary concern for Jackson's 2026 fantasy value. After finishing QB1 in fantasy scoring in 2024, Jackson cratered to QB20 in 2025 (QB16 in fantasy points per game) due to a hamstring injury (missed 3 games), back injury (1 game), and secondary injuries to knee, ankle, and toe. Most alarmingly, his rushing workload collapsed: in his first six seasons as starter, Jackson averaged 10 rushing attempts and 63 yards per game; in 2025, that dropped to just 5.2 attempts and 26.8 yards per game. With new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle (29 years old, former Bears assistant under Ben Johnson) taking over, there's optimism Jackson can return to form with better health, though the injury track record is worrisome. (per Best Quarterbacks for Fantasy Football 2026)

The Ravens open 2026 with a favorable strength of schedule in Weeks 1–4: Colts (mobile QB-friendly), Saints, Cowboys, and Titans. Jackson should have strong early-season opportunities to rack up passing yards and rushing yards against softer defenses before facing tougher competition (per 2026 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule: Teams to Target, Fade). As a two-time MVP, Jackson remains the primary reason for Baltimore's 2026 optimism under first-time HC Jesse Minter; team's playoff chances hinge on Jackson staying healthy and executing in crucial moments. Improved defense under Minter (top-5 unit potential) should take pressure off Jackson in close games (per Ravens reason for 2026 optimism not centered on Lamar Jackson).

Pass protection improvements are a key focus entering 2026. The Ravens allowed 45 sacks in 2025 under former OC Todd Monken, leaving Jackson exposed and contributing to his hamstring injury woes. New offensive line additions (Vega Ioane at guard, Ronnie Stanley returning from injury) plus retained RT Roger Rosengarten should provide better protection. With more 11-personnel packages and quicker pass development under new OC Declan Doyle, Jackson should see fewer five-step drops and more time in the pocket (per Ravens' Roger Rosengarten is ready to raise the standard in 2026).

New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle (former Chicago Bears OC) emphasizes building trust with Jackson through time and mutual respect. Doyle sees Jackson as having a growth mindset and is focused on improving his consistency with eyes and footwork within the new system. Doyle also set championship standards for voluntary OTAs, expecting players to show up despite their optional status, signaling an intent to build early chemistry and commitment under the new regime. (per New Ravens OC Declan Doyle Opened Up About Establishing Trust With Jackson) Doyle brings a proven track record of developing young receiving talent, as evidenced by Colston Loveland's postseason rookie TE record under him in Chicago. Ravens rookie receiver Ja'Kobi Lane is positioned to benefit from this expertise, with Doyle expected to place Lane in high-leverage red zone opportunities early in the season (per Declan Doyle helped Caleb Williams, and now he can help Ja'Kobi Lane).

Role / Depth Chart

Starting QB for Baltimore Ravens. Locked-in QB1 with all game touches.

Injury Status

Healthy entering 2026 after managing hamstring injuries in 2025. Pass protection improvements should reduce hit count and injury risk.

Recent News

2026-05-28 — SI's 2026 Ranking of the NFL’s Coach-QB Duos (SI's 2026 Ranking of the NFL’s Coach-QB Duos)
2026-05-15 — Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign (Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign)
2026-05-21 — 2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season (2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season)
2026-02-15 — Raiders name Andrew Janocko Offensive Coordinator (Raiders name Andrew Janocko Offensive Coordinator)
2026-05-12 — Inside Jesse Minter’s whirlwind Ravens start: Red-eyes, family time and a dream job (Inside Jesse Minter’s whirlwind Ravens start: Red-eyes, family time and a dream job)
2026-05-25 — 2026 Schedule: Analyzing the Cowboys' 5 AFC opponents - Dallas Cowboys (2026 Schedule: Analyzing the Cowboys' 5 AFC opponents - Dallas Cowboys)
2026-05-16 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 Schedule: The Good, Bad, And Ugly (Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 Schedule: The Good, Bad, And Ugly)
2026-05-14 — Saints schedule tracker: Keeping up with the leaks on New Orleans' 2026 slate (Saints schedule tracker: Keeping up with the leaks on New Orleans' 2026 slate)
2026-04-29 — Revisiting most impactful draft-day trade for 32 NFL teams (Revisiting most impactful draft-day trade for 32 NFL teams)
2026-05-27 — NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux (NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux)

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