Lamar Jackson
QB · Baltimore Ravens
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
22.2 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
QB5 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
Lamar Jackson's sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Lamar Jackson has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Buffalo Bills. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 22.2 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 214.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
BUF
Buffalo Bills
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
214.3n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
34.7n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
18.0n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 4, 3, 2. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 4, 3, 2 / 214.3 (3 recorded) | 1 / 324.0 (1 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 4, 3, 2 / 34.7 (3 recorded) | 1 / 40.0 (1 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 4, 3, 2 / 18.0 (3 recorded) | 1 / 25.0 (1 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Randall | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Broderick Washington | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Calais Campbell | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| John Jenkins | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| John Simpson | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Kyle Hamilton | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Lamar Jackson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Mark Andrews | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hand | Observation time is not available. |
| Matthew Hibner | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hand | Observation time is not available. |
| Olaivavega Ioane | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Ronnie Stanley | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Toe | Observation time is not available. |
| Roquan Smith | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| T.J. Tampa | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Trey Hendrickson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Finger | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
18.0
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
19.9
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
17.5
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 4 | TEN | 18.9 | 222 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 3 | DAL | 20.4 | 186 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 / 2 | NO | 14.8 | 235 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 1 | IND | 25.0 | 324 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 / 18 | PIT | 20.4 | 238 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 / 16 | NE | 4.7 | 101 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 15 | CIN | 14.6 | 150 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 14 | PIT | 21.1 | 219 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Ankle
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
On the Ravens' end, Lamar Jackson hasn't played in a month, and although I expect him to start, I do think he'll show a small amount of rust, which means he won't be able to take full advantage of Buffalo's bad defense.
Week 8 games to watchRavens at BillsSunday, 1 p.m., CBS, stream on Paramount+The ongoing uncertainty surrounding Lamar Jackson's ankle places a dark cloud over the Ravens and their potential to reach the playoffs.
The other reason I'm hesitant to pick against the Bills is that I have no idea whether Lamar Jackson will play.
Josh Allen looks to renew rivalry with Lamar Jackson as Bills host Ravens Oct 29, 5:39 PM ET
Is Lamar Jackson's future in Baltimore in question? Oct 29, 10:24 AM ET
Ravens list Lamar Jackson as full participant in practice Oct 28, 5:53 PM ET
Inside the complicated injury history of Ravens' Lamar Jackson Oct 28, 6:00 AM ET
Ravens' Jesse Minter optimistic QB Lamar Jackson can return vs. Bills Oct 26, 5:19 PM ET