The Baltimore Ravens (1-3) will host the Houston Texans (1-3) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Lamar Jackson.
Is Lamar Jackson Playing in Week 5?
Jackson (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Texans and is unlikely to play. Jackson (hamstring) isn’t practicing on Wednesday.
We’ll continue to monitor the Ravens’ 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 Lamar Jackson in Week 5?
The Ravens made it clear on Monday afternoon that Lamar Jackson exiting early from their Week 4 blowout loss to the Chiefs was not the result of the score, but a legitimate hamstring injury that has his status for this week in question.
Baltimore might try to rest their former MVP this week, work him up to game speed ahead of Week 6 (vs. Rams) before the Week 7 bye.
This is a situation that certainly requires monitoring, but the fantasy plan is pretty straightforward: mirror what the 1-3 Ravens do (currently sounds like a Week 5 absence at the very least).
The streaming options aren’t great this week with four teams on bye, but Tua Tagovailoa gets the Panthers, and C.J. Stroud gets a banged-up Ravens defense.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jackson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Jackson is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Texans at Ravens
The forecast for kickoff is 69 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
