The Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Trevor Lawrence.
Is Trevor Lawrence Playing in Week 1?
Lawrence is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jaguars’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Trevor Lawrence in Week 1?
The Trevor Lawrence hype picked up so much steam this preseason that ahead of a podcast appearance, I was asked for a “hot take, but please, make it something, anything, that doesn’t include Lawrence.”
I like Lawrence, but that kind of momentum at cost is a lot to live up to. On paper, this is a great spot, which may make him interesting in DFS circles. Given the optimism surrounding him, I can’t imagine the ownership projection getting to a point where I’m making that decision.
Carolina was the only defense with a sub-28% pressure rate a season ago (25.1%) in a league with an average of 33.8%. That’s a significant flaw and one that could allow Lawrence to do big things, given that his non-pressured average depth of throw jumped by two full yards last year when compared to 2023 (up 27.8%) in Year 1 with Brian Thomas Jr., and now he has Travis Hunter to threaten defenses uniquely.
I understand the optimism for this week and the season as a whole. He’s still not a top-12 QB for me in Week 1, and speaking holistically, I think I’ll be more interested in him when the projected game script tilts in favor of the passing game.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Trevor Lawrence’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Lawrence is projected to score 16.3 points in PPR formats. This includes 230.3 passing yards, 1.2 passing touchdowns, 17.6 rushing yards, and 0.2 rushing touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Jaguars vs Panthers
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 88 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 6 mph.
