Nick Vermeil
Footballguy
Brees is my other option (look at me!) so I'm definitely wavering. But if Jackson plays I think I've got to roll with him.
I haven’t thought if he doesn’t play but I guess Jimmy G is my choice. Yikes.Brees is my other option (look at me!) so I'm definitely wavering. But if Jackson plays I think I've got to roll with him.
This is a definite concern, especially when Wentz is your backup.Yep, others are thinking it too:
Lamar Jackson (quad) was limited in the Ravens' walkthrough practice Monday. Robert Griffin reportedly took all of the reps in the portion of practice open to the media. Jackson is tentatively still expected to suit up Thursday night against the Jets. Still, the injury could perhaps dissuade the Ravens from featuring the league's MVP frontrunner to too many unnecessary hits in a game that they're favored to win by 15.5 points.
I think Jimmy G has another outstanding game.I haven’t thought if he doesn’t play but I guess Jimmy G is my choice. Yikes.
How about no. Playing against Jackson this week?With the Ravens having essentially a 2 game lead over the Patriots and this being a short week, it would be smart of Harbaugh to rest Lamar, Marquise Brown, and Mark Andrews. All 3 are gimpy. A 2 week break would do them all a lot of good. RGIII has had a good attitude while being on the bench for the last 2 years. Let him toss the pigskin around for an afternoon. 63% chance they still win with Lamar on the bench.
Ya really, harsh take. I'll take the other side b/c I damn sure don't want to have to roll out Fitznomagic this week.How about no. Playing against Jackson this week?
Fantastic.Breaking News from start of Ravens' 3:30 practice today:
@jamisonhensley
3m
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (quad injury) moved around well during Tuesday’s walkthrough. In taking snaps, he looked fine in his drop backs. This is a change from Monday, when Jackson walked gingerly entering the fieldhouse.
Yeah, now that I am out of the playoffs.Hopefully now Ingram will get the 1 - 2 yard TD plunges that Lamar has been keeping for himself.
Good points, not like this is a nothing game for either the team or LJ.Don't forget that the injury report came out essentially 25 hours after the end of the Bills game. If the Ravens weren't playing Thursday, they wouldn't have to put out a report until Wednesday and Lamar might not even be on it by that point.
Weather looks good for Thursday. Low 30s but zero wind or precipitation.
I think the Ravens play their normal game, Lamar has another prime time showcase as he breaks Vick's season rushing record, and they get to celebrate clinching the AFC North at home.
hopefully the ice tub did him well.Breaking News from start of Ravens' 3:30 practice today:
@jamisonhensley
3m
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (quad injury) moved around well during Tuesday’s walkthrough. In taking snaps, he looked fine in his drop backs. This is a change from Monday, when Jackson walked gingerly entering the fieldhouse.
Heck no..if you have Jackson you are already playing with house money.Short week. TNF. Physical game vs Bills last week who did OK with the run. Not saying you can ever bench Lamar but Jamal Adams and Gregg Williams scheme have a chance at giving the Ravens fits on a short week?
edit: Adams may not play, but the Ravens can get up big with Ingram. Ceiling capped? 32.61 FBG points in a 6 per TD league. I can see this as an easy way to rest Lamar on a short week running the ball.
i think it's fair to be worried, but what options would you consider to be better than him (either on your roster or on the waiver wire)?Bloom more conservative on the rushing yards than Dodd’s/Tremblay early week 12-80 projections.
Oh I’m starting him in both leagues, it’s more so to be leery of a ceiling on TNF, banged up, Jets actually stop the run, big favorites, short week.i think it's fair to be worried, but what options would you consider to be better than him (either on your roster or on the waiver wire)?
While you're right, this could be a 250-300 yd passing 4-5 TD week as well.Oh I’m starting him in both leagues, it’s more so to be leery of a ceiling on TNF, banged up, Jets actually stop the run, big favorites, short week.
Yep, I think he wants to stand in there tonight and prove he is a passer.While you're right, this could be a 250-300 yd passing 4-5 TD week as well.
If that’s the case he’s very TD dependent on reaching a nice floor/good fantasy night. I can’t see him running for 50-80 yards like FBGs expect. This team has Super Bowl aspirations and they are 15 point favorites on a short week. That thigh bruise doesn’t need to take any hits.Yep, I think he wants to stand in there tonight and prove he is a passer.
You realize he got hurt being a pocket passer right. His floor for rushing is 50 yards tonight.If that’s the case he’s very TD dependent on reaching a nice floor/good fantasy night. I can’t see him running for 50-80 yards like FBGs expect. This team has Super Bowl aspirations and they are 15 point favorites on a short week. That thigh bruise doesn’t need to take any hits.
If the game is over by half, it would be a score like 35-7. If that's the case, Jackson should have 3-4 TDs. So I don't understand your logic.Guh. Still torn as I think this game is over at the half. I might plug in Brees and hold my breath through the game tonight.
Can't imagine making it this far and then benching the #1 player during a nationally televised game.Guh. Still torn as I think this game is over at the half. I might plug in Brees and hold my breath through the game tonight.
I agree, I just want Darnold to have a good game and at least score some points so Jackson doesn't get pulled later in the game.Hes going to kill the jets
I take it you play against him?He's going off tonight... the whole nation is watching... this is the most entertaining player in the NFL atm aka Must Watch TV
Good post. I agree with this. Yes they have the bye to rest him but this seems like a spot where they don’t have to risk him. I’m starting him and hoping the play action short touchdowns continue but no way he goes over his prop for rush yards.I think Jackson is a really interesting paradox...
He's extremely valuable to his team, and they need him to stay healthy... However, his value is maximized when he runs more, putting himself at risk of injury.
They really need to coach that he needs to limit the hits he takes. Never take a hit on anything that isn't worth it. Slide if you're not picking up the first on 3rd down, etc.
You only have so many hits you can take in a career, and you want to be on the field without sustaining a short or medium term injury as well.
Too often he's taking a hit while running on 1st and 2nd downs... Maybe I'm just overly conservative.
No trading in your league ?I'm benching him most likely, but I also have Mahomes vs Denver as my alternate.
I think gameflow will limit his output. Heavy running game, blowout, Ingram and gus edwards will get 10 plus carries to grind out the game
Plus....i think Baltimore D will have their way tonight.
Even more reason , if not super flex, to unload one of em and improve at WR or RB.Dynasty man.