Who Should I Start? Matthew Stafford or Lamar Jackson

Saturday, December 6, 9:43 AM

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is looking to bounce back after playing his worst game of the season last Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. In the Rams' loss to the Panthers, Stafford broke an eight-game turnover-free streak as he was intercepted twice and also lost a fumble. This was his first multi-turnover game of the year, as well as his first three-turnover performance since Week 1 of the 2022 season. Needless to say, Week 13 was an uncharacteristic showing for Stafford, who had previously been neck-and-neck with Drake Maye in the race for MVP. Despite the blemish, the 37-year-old still ranks as the overall QB6 in fantasy scoring this year. He should return to top-five form against the Arizona Cardinals, who have allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks in 2025 but have also surrendered the ninth-most total scoring to opposing offenses. Stafford ranks as the overall QB3 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings and should be started in all leagues.

Saturday, December 6, 11:00 AM

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has endured quite the rough stretch of fantasy finishes and injuries over the last few weeks. He's dealt with a toe issue, ankle issue, and a hamstring injury earlier in the season. While Jackson has looked rough due to the injuries or not, the Ravens haven't helped him out by making sloppy plays like fumbling at the goal line and getting touchdowns called back. In Week 14, Jackson and company will be going up against their AFC North rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, which is a battle for first in the division. With his uncharacteristic struggles this year along with his issues against the Steelers (3-5 record, eight touchdowns and nine interceptions), the two-time MVP is projected as QB11 in RotoBaller's rankings. That's despite the fact that the Steelers' defense has been very generous to opposing quarterbacks (ranked 25th).