Lamar Jackson fantasy outlook — Week 1
Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL) is our QB2 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 19.5 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 19.5 pts
- QB rank
- #2
- Rostered
- 100%
- Started
- 95%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Lamar Jackson (BAL QB), our QB2 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 19.5 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. Jackson clears the QB bar by about 15%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 95% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Lamar Jackson (BAL QB), our QB2 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 19.5 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. Jackson clears the QB bar by about 15%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 95% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Tina keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.