Dual-Threat Dynamite: Why This QB is the Ultimate Fantasy Steal
If you’re searching for the kind of seismic value that can shake up your league, look no further than Lamar Jackson. Fresh off a campaign where he reclaimed the QB1 crown and left fantasy managers grinning week after week, Jackson is somehow sliding below his true ceiling in both fantasy football rankings and current drafts. The Baltimore superstar is sitting at an overall PPR ranking of 16 with an ADP of 8.3, meaning sharp managers have a shot to draft a potential league-winner at a discount. That’s what sleeper dreams are made of.
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Let’s get real: last season, Jackson was nothing short of unstoppable. He not only torched defenses for a career-high 4,172 passing yards and 41 passing touchdowns, but he also led all quarterbacks with a jaw-dropping 915 rushing yards. The era of doubting his arm is over—he finished first in yards per attempt and ranked among the league’s best in advanced passing metrics. Even if his passing efficiency dips slightly (as some expect), Jackson was still a full three fantasy points per game ahead of every other quarterback last year. That’s the definition of a safe floor with week-winning upside.
What’s more, Jackson thrives regardless of scoring settings. He dominated in both standard formats and leagues that heavily reward passing touchdowns. The fear that he’s a "better real-life QB than fantasy asset"? Dead and buried. Experts widely agree: he’s a candidate to finish as the overall QB1 again, and in Superflex or 2QB leagues, there’s an argument for him as the number one pick off the board.
Don’t let a modest ADP or recency bias hang you up. The combination of game-breaking rushing ability and elite passing production gives Jackson the kind of upside very few can match. If you want to see just how far he can fall in real-time, jump into some fantasy football mock drafts—but don’t blink, or someone sharper will snag him first. This is your chance to steal the show.
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