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Lamar Jackson Elevated to Tier One by Peers, Tipped as Fantasy Football’s Top QB

League insiders ranked Jackson among the NFL’s elite quarterbacks following his breakthrough dual-threat performance.

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Jul 23, 2025; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

Overview

  • In The Athletic’s poll of 50 anonymous NFL coaches and executives, Jackson earned 46 top-tier votes to rank fourth overall behind Mahomes, Burrow and Allen.
  • Jackson passed for 4,172 yards with 41 touchdowns and rushed for 915 yards in 2024, becoming the first quarterback to reach both 4,000 passing and 900 rushing yards in a single season.
  • ESPN’s Field Yates projected Jackson as the No. 1 fantasy quarterback for 2025, highlighting his unprecedented rushing upside as a “cheat code.”
  • Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and coach John Harbaugh praised Jackson’s improved command at the line of scrimmage and his development as a more consistent passer over the offseason.
  • Baltimore will open the 2025 season on Sunday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills on September 7 in Orchard Park, a rematch of last year’s divisional playoff loss.