The Baltimore Ravens (1-5) will host the Chicago Bears (4-2) in Week 8. 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 8?
Update: Jackson was officially ruled out for Week 8. Tyler Huntley will get the start in his place.
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 8?
The Ravens have one win at Halloween. And yet, following Baltimore announcing that Lamar Jackson would be back in the lineup, he was back to the ninth choice on the MVP odds board.
That really tells you all you need to know.
Jackson has three top-5 finishes on his 2025 ledger and with the confidence that this team showed almost two weeks ahead of this game, I’m inclined to think that he’s past the hamstring injury and adds to that total in this strong spot.
If the Ravens are going to reinsert themselves into the playoff mix, it starts this weekend and it starts because their former MVP is back terrorizing defenses.
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 8
Jackson is projected to score 24.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jackson to throw for 250 yards and 1.8 passing touchdowns with 0.6 interceptions. Jackson could also add 64 rushing yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Bears at Ravens
The forecast for kickoff is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
