Lamar Jackson vs Patrick Mahomes — Projections

Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL) — Week 1 fantasy projection: 20.1 points

Most weeks he lands between 9.5 and 35.2 points. This week he plays IND. The number is built from live market data across every book that prices him, in half-PPR scoring.

Patrick Mahomes (QB, KC) — Week 1 fantasy projection: 16.0 points

Most weeks he lands between 7.4 and 28.4 points. This week he plays DEN. He is listed as questionable — check his status before kickoff. The number is built from live market data across every book that prices him, in half-PPR scoring.

Who should you start? Lamar Jackson projects higher this week at 20.1 points, 4.1 more than Patrick Mahomes. The full comparison below shows the chance each one outscores the other, in your league's scoring.