Who Should I Start? Lamar Jackson or Justin Fields

Thursday, October 2, 11:49 PM

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is likely sidelined until after the team's Week 7 bye, dealing a massive blow to an already struggling 1-3 squad. Jackson suffered the injury in last week's loss to Kansas City, forcing backup Cooper Rush into action, where he managed just 52 passing yards on 13 attempts. With their franchise QB out, Baltimore will need to lean heavily on Derrick Henry and the ground game to keep the offense afloat, while Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews figure to remain the focal points through the air. The matchup doesn't get any easier in Week 5, as the Ravens face a Houston Texans defense that ranks fifth in total yards allowed and seventh against the pass, setting up a difficult environment for Rush and the passing attack. Fantasy managers should temper expectations for Baltimore's offense until Jackson returns.

Tuesday, September 30, 12:09 AM

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields completed 20 of 27 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in Monday night's 27-21 loss to the Dolphins. He also took two sacks for a loss of 19 yards. Fields put up another strong fantasy performance primarily due to his elite rushing ability, although he was able to rack up some passing production late in the game. Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson came down with a spectacular touchdown grab and had another touchdown called back due to a highly questionable offensive pass interference penalty. So the day could have been even bigger for Fields. He remains locked in as a solid fantasy QB1 when he is healthy.