Lamar Jackson fantasy outlook — Week 8
Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL) is our QB7 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 11.8 fantasy points at BUF. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET.
Data on this page is as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
Read the full Lamar Jackson Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 QB Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 11.8 pts
- QB rank
- #7
- Rostered
- 98%
- Started
- 38%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Lamar Jackson (BAL QB), our QB7 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at BUF, projecting 11.8 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally wants fireworks, and 5.2 points below a typical starter isn't fireworks. Nothing in the projection defends him — 31% below positional par is a bench line for me. He's listed questionable as of the update below; my rank assumes he plays, and designations move fast. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Mild here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Lamar Jackson (BAL QB), our QB7 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at BUF, projecting 11.8 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina would rather take the cheaper, steadier option than 5.2 points of shortfall. 38% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. The questionable designation on the timestamp below is the one variable that could blow this up — confirm it Sunday morning. Mild on the Pepper Meter reflects a steady weekly floor rather than a boom week — that's still a start.