Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens Stellar Play Boost Ravens’ Super Bowl Hopes

2025 Fantasy Football Spotlight: Lamar Jackson and the  Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens are back in the spotlight, and once again it begins with Jackson. Coming off a monster 2024 campaign where he threw for over 4,000 yards, rushed for 915 yards, and totaled 44 touchdowns, Jackson reminded everyone why he’s one of the most feared fantasy weapons in football.

For fantasy managers and bettors alike, the question is simple: Can Jackson repeat this dominance and carry the Ravens to the Super Bowl in 2025?

Lamar Jackson: A Fantasy Cheat Code

Jackson remains a weekly game-breaker. When you have him in your lineup, you’re never out of a matchup. When you’re facing him, you’re just praying he doesn’t go off for 40.

• Passing Growth: His 2024 season showed he can excel as a pocket passer, not just as a scrambler.

• Rushing Floor: Nearly 1,000 rushing yards means he brings built-in weekly stability.

• Touchdown Production: With 44 total scores, he’s a lock for elite QB1 status in every scoring format.

Fantasy Draft Position: In superflex formats, he’s either QB1 or QB2 right behind Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills. In standard leagues, Jackson is locked into the first round as one of the safest high-upside plays in fantasy.

Betting Market: Oddsmakers have Jackson firmly in the top tier of MVP futures (+600 to +800 range), right alongside Allen, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals. His dual-threat production also makes him a leading candidate in offensive player props markets, particularly rushing totals.

The Derrick Henry Factor

The Ravens made a splash last year adding Henry, and the move paid off immediately. The power-speed combo of Henry alongside Jackson gives Baltimore one of the most dynamic backfields in the NFL.

• Fantasy Impact: Henry remains more valuable in standard scoring leagues, but his red-zone dominance guarantees another double-digit touchdown season.

• Handcuff Watch: Justice Hill is still in the mix, but Keaton Mitchell is the true handcuff to target. He’s flashed explosiveness and could emerge if Henry wears down.

• Betting Element: Sportsbooks project Henry for 1,100+ rushing yards and double-digit touchdowns, but savvy bettors may find value in overs for Mitchell’s rushing props later in the season if his role grows.

Wide Receivers & Tight Ends: Boom-or-Bust Options

The Ravens’ pass-catching corps remains the least predictable part of the offense:

• Zay Flowers: The most dynamic option, drafted as a WR2/Flex. His upside is high, but injuries slowed him late in 2024.

• Rashod Bateman: Came alive late last year, making him a mid-to-late round sleeper in 2025 drafts.

• DeAndre Hopkins: Added as a veteran depth piece, but he’s a name brand without much fantasy juice left. Draftable only in double-digit rounds.

• Tight Ends:

  • Mark Andrews: Boom-bust TE1. He produced late last year but burned fantasy managers early.

  • Isaiah Likely: Younger and more athletic, though entering the year banged up. A dynasty stash more than a redraft priority.

Fantasy Takeaway: Outside of Flowers, none of these pass-catchers inspire full confidence. Andrews remains draftable in the TE7–TE10 range, but don’t expect the dominance of years past.

Betting Market: Books are cautious with Baltimore’s WR totals. Flowers’ props (around 900–950 yards) are the only ones worth monitoring. Andrews’ TD totals (6.5–7.5) are volatile given Jackson’s tendency to spread the ball in the red zone.

Betting & Fantasy Takeaways

• Jackson: Elite QB1 and top-tier MVP candidate. Worth first-round fantasy draft capital.

• Henry: Reliable RB1 in standard leagues, less valuable in PPR. Mitchell is the key handcuff.

• Receivers/Tight Ends: Flowers is the only WR worth targeting early. Andrews is still draftable, but his ceiling is capped. Hopkins is a late-round flier.

• Betting Lean: Jackson’s rushing yards overs remain the sharpest play. Ravens team futures (win total set around 11) hinge on whether Jackson can replicate last year’s magic in both the regular season and playoffs.

Final Word

Jackson enters 2025 as a fantasy cheat code and a betting market powerhouse. He’s the kind of quarterback who can single-handedly win weeks in fantasy and move betting lines with one highlight run. The Ravens have one goal — Super Bowl or bust — and if Jackson stays healthy, he’ll keep fantasy managers and bettors grinning all season long.

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