Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) returned to practice on Friday and is expected to play in Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson sat out Thursday's practice with a stomach bug and returned to Friday's session. He initially said his hip was sore from his TD flip Sunday's win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but it was reported later on that the star QB was dealing with a stomach bug. The 24-year-old should be all systems go for Sunday's matchup. Jackson is in a smash spot against a woeful Lions defense and is currently second among all quarterbacks in the latest expert consensus rankings.

Updating a previous item, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missed Thursday's practice due to an illness.

Fantasy Impact

It was initially believed that Jackson' sore hip was the issue. However, this should be a minor setback and Jackson will remain on track to play in Week 3 as long as he returns to practice on Friday. He has a dream matchup against the Lions and remains an obvious QB1.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was absent from Thursday's practice.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson noted yesterday that his hip was sore, so that's likely what the issue is. Still, it's always noteworthy when one of football's biggest stars is unexpectedly absent from practice. The Ravens will likely update his status later on Thursday.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completed 18-of-26 passes for 239 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 36-35 win over the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson added 16 rushes for 107 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The veteran quarterback wasn't at his best passing the ball as he threw a pick-six in the first quarter, but he calmed down as the game went on. Jackson now has two passing touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns, and two interceptions through two games. He will be an excellent fantasy option against the Lions in Week 3.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completed 19-of-30 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown in a 33-27 overtime loss to the Raiders in Week 1. Jackson added 12 rushes for 86 yards on the ground.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson led the Ravens in rushing, but his ball security was an issue. He fumbled three times, losing two. His last fumble came in overtime and led to the Raiders' game-ending touchdown. Jackson will be a high-end QB1 for his Week 2 matchup against the Chiefs.