Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Marty Mornhinweg and the Ravens took an alternative approach to their gameplan this week, and quarterback Lamar Jackson had a stat line that looked more like that of a bell cow running back than a quarterback. He rushed 27 times for 117 yards, while going just 13-for-19 passing for 150 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Baltimore rushed 54 times compared to 19 passing attempts in this game. They clearly don’t trust Jackson to throw, which is scary long-term but could be beneficial in a matchup like the one Baltimore has next week.

Going into Week 11 the Raiders were allowing the tenth most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Even if Jackson hardly throws the ball, Oakland has an awful rush defense. They have allowed the fourth-most rush yards in the NFL and 4.8 yards per carry to opposing ballcarriers. Oakland’s defense is bad on all fronts, and if Joe Flacco sits, which seems likely, Jackson could be in a prime position to produce next week. Jackson may be keeping the seat warm for Joe Flacco now, but if things go well enough he could usurp Flacco and remain Baltimore’s starting quarterback for the rest of the season.