Who Should I Start? Jared Goff or Lamar Jackson

Friday, December 27, 11:32 AM

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has put together a fine season in 2024. Throwing for 4,095 yards, 33 passing touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. This week, the Lions travel to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of the NFC championship game from last year's playoffs. Certainly, Goff and the Lions will want some revenge as the 49ers went on to play in the Super Bowl. On the season, the 49ers' defense ranks in the top five in points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. However, Goff has found a way to be effective as a passer, utilizing all of his weapons, like Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Sam LaPorta. The Lions are four-point favorites, and considering the game should be close, game flow should not be a concern for this Lions offense. Fantasy managers can start Goff with confidence in Week 17, and he comes in as RotoBaller's ninth-ranked quarterback for fantasy championship week.

Wednesday, December 25, 10:15 PM

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson moved to 2-0 on Christmas Day games after leading the team to a 31-2 blowout over the Houston Texans. The MVP candidate finished the game with 168 yards and two touchdowns on 10-for-15 throwing while adding four carries for 87 yards and another touchdown. The first score of the second half came on a 48-yard run by Jackson, who outran the entire defense into the end zone. The Ravens were so comfortably in the lead after the third quarter that Jackson was able to get some rest in the fourth. They now control their division destiny and will take on the Cleveland Browns to finish the regular season.