# Lamar Jackson — what pundits predicted QB · Louisville 127 checkable claims from 68 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## What pundits expect (104 unsettled) - “If they can stay alive, then you are gonna get a Lamar Jackson return either in week 16. So they have Sunday, then they have Thursday. So it'd be week 16 slash 17 or for that last game of the season.” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/76335ec2-fa1c-49bc-839c-6be609176806 - Lamar Jackson to stay put — [Tom Pelissero](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-pelissero), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3131c31e-f020-4e06-a65b-23596d9285e7 - Lamar Jackson to stay put — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Nov 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/54745934-5a70-4798-ae72-3deb40be4f40 - Lamar Jackson to move — “difficult to see them going that route (trading him) — stays in Baltimore” — [Alain Poupart](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/alain-poupart), for 2026, said Nov 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bedaed0f-f8d2-4f2b-92da-21ccd712e687 - “Lamar Jackson (right thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) are expected to land on injured reserve this week.” — [Charean Williams](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/charean-williams), for 2026, said Nov 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/72b519fa-a632-48eb-8407-fa6a914d5337 - Lamar Jackson to stay put — [Bryan DeArdo](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bryan-deardo), for 2026, said Nov 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d5a93acb-5dfd-4012-b137-e22af3b1d163 - Lamar Jackson to move — “quite possibly played his last snap in Baltimore” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Nov 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/feaeaa92-cc72-4fd8-9368-acc291965349 - Lamar Jackson to move — “played his final down for the Ravens” — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Nov 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/29d5d4f0-873e-4d6f-8a32-21507b09eff8 - Lamar Jackson to sign a new deal — [Tyler Sullivan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tyler-sullivan), for 2026, said Nov 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b589b80c-d7be-4329-80bf-81a30a03c280 - “The problem for the Ravens is that they play on Thursday night in Week 9, and the fact that Jackson has already been ruled out for Sunday's game doesn't bode well for his chances of playing against the Jaguars on Thursday.” — [John Breech](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-breech), for 2026, said Nov 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/177b44ab-bb53-426e-a57c-6e3f670d7ca1 - “Well, he is going to play. I mean, he is going to play. But he said... I don't feel like a statue anymore and that he still got pain in his ankle, but that it's manageable.” — Buck Reising, for 2026, said Nov 1, 2026; not settled yet - “Baltimore will finally get franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson back into the fold for Sunday’s road game versus Buffalo... With quarterback Lamar Jackson likely back in the lineup this week (Week 8, November 1)” — [John Green](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-green), for 2026, said Oct 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c8197d78-0be5-4609-be1c-72777c535b9b - “All signs are pointing towards Jackson being available for the Ravens' massive AFC showdown coming up this Sunday on the road against the Buffalo Bills... With Jackson set to be back in action against the Bills” — [Josh Reed](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/josh-reed), for 2026, said Oct 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/37fcd687-f882-496f-b45c-7be25e4fe6a7 - “At long last, Jackson put in a full practice and appears ready to return in Week 8.” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Oct 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ff980025-1ae2-4f93-b3ad-7eb08dd5aee1 - “Full participant the last two days, but Lamar does what Lamar wants to do. We would very much assume full go” — Macon Gunter, for 2026, said Oct 30, 2026; not settled yet - “He's taken all the first team reps the past two days. So I'm with you. I think he plays against the Bills.” — [Tom Pelissero](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-pelissero), for 2026, said Oct 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c0e1d266-81d9-4897-859f-8c0776547b78 - “Next one, Lamar Jackson. So ringer 107, he... They... He's gonna come up in a pick. I think he plays this week.” — [Bill Simmons](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bill-simmons), for 2026, said Oct 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/63dd0715-5c9d-4caa-9ecb-b87b49a0a8bc - “Lamar Jackson hasn't played in a month, and although I expect him to start, I do think he'll show a small amount of rust (Week 8)” — [John Breech](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-breech), for 2026, said Oct 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/412e06cc-9f63-4e81-a656-2880ffa2a0d2 - “Lamar Jackson is set to make his return to the field on Sunday against the Bills after missing the previous three games with an ankle injury... Look for Jackson to have a thunderous return in Week 8.” — [Tyler Sullivan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tyler-sullivan), for 2026, said Oct 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3245a6cc-cf65-4b0a-9b4e-7b58a5f00a54 - “Jackson is expected to start Sunday's big matchup against the Buffalo Bills, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.” — [Matt Zenitz](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/matt-zenitz), for 2026, said Oct 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/50101ec9-8d03-4b5c-a126-a8e3664e4023 - “The Ravens QB is slated to make his return after missing the last three games due to an ankle injury. ... he nearly played last week, so I think we're going to get something pretty close to a fully healthy version (Week 8)” — [Tyler Sullivan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tyler-sullivan), for 2026, said Oct 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1ca06895-a1db-4f4e-b814-270f5ecea69c - “That said, I do expect him back against the Buffalo Bills this week.” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/172eccd1-00df-4159-a0aa-061b1ab3e3a4 - “While Jackson is probably more likely to play than not, the Bills must prepare in case backup Tyler Huntley gets the call again. (Week 8 vs. Bills)” — [Ralph Ventre](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ralph-ventre), for 2026, said Oct 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c49f09e6-a8ad-4354-a4f1-503b50018fd8 - “"I expect, based on the people I've spoken with, that Lamar Jackson will play this week. He will be on the field this week against the Buffalo Bills," said Rapoport. (Week 8 vs. Bills)” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5cf276b8-8fe6-4aff-9c33-03d63844656a - “Baltimore’s franchise veteran quarterback Lamar Jackson is likely set to return to the lineup after missing the past three games with an apparent ankle injury.” — [John Green](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-green), for 2026, said Oct 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ad64143b-785d-4467-8357-0c541e5913db - “Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Jackson is expected to return this week.” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e7667285-ff12-4f13-b67e-9f7963518240 - “Jackson is expected to return for Week 8 against Buffalo, and the team will look to produce a more balanced approach moving forward.” — [Evan Tarracciano](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/evan-tarracciano), for 2026, said Oct 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/57902f88-ad97-4696-985d-6533442de3e2 - “Lamar Jackson will make his return next week in Buffalo” — [Tyler Sullivan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tyler-sullivan), for 2026, said Oct 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/db34becc-6ebf-4d42-b09a-ee94d6a5c394 - “Jackson returned to practice this week, so it looks as though he should be recovered from his high ankle sprain in time to suit up in Week 8.” — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Oct 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8d752e71-0193-4f2e-9b00-ccd7d321194d - “we feel pretty good as of this taping that Lamar Jackson is going to start” — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2026, said Oct 24, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/72f1d70f-e2b1-4704-a79a-bf7882eba01a - “Yeah. I think Lamar most likely will play, but I still like the Bengals chances here.” — [AJ Hawk](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/aj-hawk), for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/80c02732-c484-4917-a898-92443c74944a - “I think Lamar ends up playing even though that has not been said. (Week 7, Bengals at Ravens)” — [Pat McAfee](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-mcafee), for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/68fd1896-c714-483f-b85e-371b83ac8bc0 - “Look to Week 8 for Jackson to return.” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d6e19892-01cd-48fc-b8e1-5c55f61db56c - “Despite getting in some work early in the week, don’t count on Lamar Jackson playing in Week 7.” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d6e19892-01cd-48fc-b8e1-5c55f61db56c - “So the Bengals three and two, they are at Deckland Doyle's Ravens... So if if he's ready to go and feels good on Friday and okay Saturday, then I expect him to be out there.” — [Chris Simms](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-simms), for 2026, said Oct 22, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4f972925-fa59-4f77-a55a-108f48d2722e - “Let's move on to Bengals Ravens... the three and two Bengals coming off a bye against Baltimore coming off a loss. Lamar should be back.” — [Jack Foster](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jack-foster), for 2026, said Oct 22, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/16394cd9-51fc-4b25-8d5b-813baa7ca882 - “We expect Jackson to return from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for the past 10 quarters. ... Bengals vs. Ravens Week 7 matchup” — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2026, said Oct 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/05bd12c0-143a-4288-b0e0-9408de76465b - “gone out of his way indicate each of those weeks that the superstar could play in a game without practicing much that week … only to then rule him out on Friday. Such an outcome again this week would not come as a surprise. (Week 7 vs. the Bengals)” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d28c298f-f470-401b-8db8-5ba55f215530 - Lamar Jackson to sign for $70M+ a year — Mike McCarthy, for 2026, said Oct 21, 2026; not settled yet - “it seems far certain that two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, who the highly-suspect general manager cant get signed to contract extension like everyone else with a top QB does, might not be back for Sunday's against the Bengals in another big divisional game.” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f34871af-23a7-4ddc-8e27-1f00de80d9aa - “Jackson is likely to return this week. (Week 7)” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Oct 19, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/697767d6-f5c4-4de7-ab0f-33dc1476c449 - “if Lamar is out again which I'm expecting right now he hasn't practiced this week (Week 6, Ravens at Browns)” — [Ryan Wormeli](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ryan-wormeli), for 2026, said Oct 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8ee9e02f-50e9-4ca2-9001-6480efdbc987 - “He has not practiced as of this taping... I think we know where this is going. You don't practice. You don't play... So it sounds like it'll be a backup there.” — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/892d2535-6d0d-49e3-af53-135eb9ff611d - “Jackson hasn't seen the practice field this week, which lessens his chances of actually playing in Week 6... the team may be ok letting Jackson sit one more week to get fully healthy.” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/062954e4-50a4-49a3-b3df-f438389602e5 - “Lamar's not officially out. I don't think we make those rulings at this point in the week... He's... It seems like he's out to me. Hasn't practiced. (Week 6 vs Browns)” — [Chris Long](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-long), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6f9755e8-1ad0-4305-a05a-e63147eab7bc - “From the moment he was first injured we strongly suggested he would be back Week 7 against the Bengals, and nothing that has occurred to alter that conclusion” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6a4ec26f-15d9-4609-a803-b1434b76d473 - “it would be fairly stunning if Jackson is not ruled out on Friday as he was last week... we would be astonished if Jackson suits up for this game no matter how his ankle feels over the weekend (Week 6 vs. Browns)” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6a4ec26f-15d9-4609-a803-b1434b76d473 - “Head coach Jesse Minter has noted that Jackson could still start even if he does not practice this week. But as a practical matter, Huntley is more likely to be behind center now that Jackson has missed the first two days of the practice week. (Week 6)” — [Myles Simmons](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/myles-simmons), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/85157e6a-ed9d-4cbc-9031-0f0bc18c7a18 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0faec60b-eb08-4f16-b6a7-b6f3c093d4b0 - “they could very well be without two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson again this week” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9c6f87f9-37d7-42d6-ac0e-ca46b557dd05 - “Jackson has missed the last half of the season with an ankle injury. Early reports this week suggest he is pushing to return. We will follow him throughout the week but will initially prepare for him to play in Week 6.” — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2026, said Oct 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/77897053-ad59-43db-a987-7c1826681133 - “my sense is he's gonna have a realistic chance to play this week, Lamar. And he'll have an opportunity to be back out there against the Cleveland Browns” — [Adam Schefter](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/adam-schefter), for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c2be4917-bbb3-49ca-be23-9024475f45ab - “Jackson is out this week and he could very well be out next week too” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/11ca8085-2398-4f8c-95b7-9da6f25ba5d5 - “As expected, given that he’s week-to-week with an ankle injury, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss Sunday night’s game against the Falcons.” — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Oct 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4f863fe3-cf5c-40c0-8c58-1ca8869ef211 - “I don't think he's going to play this Sunday, even though the Ravens haven't yet ruled him out as of the time of this recording.” — [Ryan Wormeli](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ryan-wormeli), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/847acc30-6669-4899-a09b-1f173e055dc9 - “I don't give Lamar any shot to play this week. I don't think he's playing at all. (Week 5)” — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6adf08dd-972d-4cce-b6b8-8212332b191e - “No practice today for Lamar sorta indicates where this has been going, which is unlikely to play... So I would I would be surprised if he played. (Sunday night against the Falcons)” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/44f2183e-1926-4dd7-abf6-d51e7a9d1373 - “I'm seeing tweets less than a minute ago that Lamar, looks like he is not at practice again today... I assume that means he's probably not gonna go Sunday night against the Falcons.” — [Anthony "Tone Digz" DiGuilio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/anthony-tone-digz-diguilio), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/30d9a09d-5e3c-4e6c-a054-dd681b8efdfa - “This line means Lamar's not playing. Now, Schefter earlier this week said he might play. I don't think he is playing. (Week 5 vs Atlanta)” — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d6364709-7117-4210-a1db-951d1d566d8c - “But Lamar, I think, is unlikely to play this week... I lean towards thinking that they're not going to play him, especially coming up. They have a divisional game against the currently tied for first place Browns next week. (Week 5)” — [Ryan Wormeli](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ryan-wormeli), for 2026, said Oct 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a29a7480-535a-4219-bc55-e472aabaa44c - “Lamar Jackson has a bum ankle right now, still doesn't practice, so likely be Snoop Huntley. (Week 5, Ravens at Falcons)” — [Nate Tice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nate-tice), for 2026, said Oct 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3e67d365-fcc2-4405-b7ce-ce1dadae7cd2 - “I would assume based off this line, the assumption is that Lamar Jackson will not be playing in this game with his ankle injury. (Week 5, Baltimore at Atlanta)” — [Sam Monson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/sam-monson), for 2026, said Oct 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b46b9f42-a542-4b93-8d4c-5ea2e2bb7b7e - “Lamar seems doubtful for Sunday against the Falcons.” — [Tom Brady](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-brady), for 2026, said Oct 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2b8f22df-dc56-458b-aff7-9045ca915518 - “Jackson (ankle) is unlikely to suit up, and oddsmakers are responding accordingly. (Week 5, Ravens vs. Falcons Sunday night)” — Patrick Everson, for 2026, said Oct 7, 2026; not settled yet - “"It’s now looking like Lamar is almost for sure out," Feazel said. (Week 5 vs. Falcons)” — Joey Feazel, for 2026, said Oct 7, 2026; not settled yet - “Jackson is expected to miss Baltimore's Week 5 road tilt against the Atlanta Falcons due to an ankle sprain.” — [Fox Sports](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/fox-sports), for 2026, said Oct 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8d59a1ab-5eed-4ca1-a53d-bd4738e64aa6 - “But, with Jackson almost certain to miss a week or two (at least) with an ankle injury and the Ravens’ offensive line/blockers beset by injuries...” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9d74579a-108e-41d1-a071-a172a1a96a6e - “The Ravens will be preparing as if they do not have MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson the next two weeks... that superstar is going to spend at least a week on the sidelines.” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/53db45de-a1fe-48c9-99d4-18d54e09e8e4 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Nate Tice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nate-tice), for 2026, said Oct 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6864fcfe-c0c5-4b7d-b422-5b4731120394 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Benjamin Solak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/benjamin-solak), for 2026, said Oct 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/32b4ded3-d712-4dc7-9a42-dc0cde0bdba8 - “Jackson is considered day-to-day in the early aftermath of his injury, which is a promising update that could make him available in Week 5.” — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Oct 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/68f09891-cd50-4225-9d69-32080c0d4f13 - “Jackson's left ankle was rolled up on awkwardly and he was officially designated questionable to return but on a wet field, with a big lead, and with some questions on the Ravens offensive line it would be very surprising to see him return.” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Oct 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1d75c998-12d0-42e9-b60d-6161324fa927 - “By the end of the season, he should be right up next to (OK, maybe behind) Allen as a top-tier fantasy quarterback.” — Ted Chmyz, for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet - Lamar Jackson — MVP: No. 3 on ballot — [Eric Williams](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/eric-williams), for 2026, said Sep 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d92c8f9a-ffe6-48cf-8c2d-626073839f7c - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Steven Ruiz](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/steven-ruiz), for 2026, said Sep 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a560545-8a61-42c3-bb0c-d9cb33c4a8ba - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4f0df1c2-c785-4bc4-a078-a34fa680b7d6 - Lamar Jackson to win Top three in MVP voting — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/694948a2-9abe-47c5-89fb-f83abe63e93a - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e14e3403-12a6-42ac-97e4-988c5d5460e4 - Lamar Jackson to move — “next contract might top $350 million” — [Greg Auman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/greg-auman), for 2026, said Sep 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7922619b-562e-48a7-a101-a81741c7bbe6 - Lamar Jackson to move — “elsewhere in 2027 if the Ravens don't make the Super Bowl this year” — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/622dd2e7-8d49-4e6c-9792-d1bb8868c20c - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7a102b09-2330-488b-af35-1c3096a6695d - Lamar Jackson to move — “his contract price only goes up once Baltimore loses exclusive rights; they might lose the player entirely (contract/money claim)” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fd8c1e65-3d7b-45cd-8620-5f15dc16ece7 - Lamar Jackson: “if the Ravens don't step up, he goes to the marketplace and gets an offer that blows away Baltimore's (contract/money claim)” — Mike McCarthy, for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet - Lamar Jackson to win NFL MVP — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ac8941a8-aa40-4f0a-8d9b-6a2a6456a5d4 - Lamar Jackson to move — “plays out a lame-duck season without a new contract, pocketing $50M this season and hitting effective free agency in 2027” — [Jason La Canfora](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-la-canfora), for 2026, said Sep 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/025564a5-d2c1-4787-a99c-e9aef685c022 - Lamar Jackson to record 4 rushing tds — [Veejay Huskey](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/veejay-huskey), for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9b37fc24-8be7-499e-85c9-5743fdc71d25 - Lamar Jackson to move — “get 400 million (contract/money claim)” — [Shannon Sharpe](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/shannon-sharpe), for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/66191577-2a6b-4729-86b8-83c2c781b593 - Lamar Jackson to win NFL MVP — [Shannon Sharpe](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/shannon-sharpe), for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/66191577-2a6b-4729-86b8-83c2c781b593 - Lamar Jackson to fall short of his draft cost (a top-two quarterback price) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 25, 2026; not settled yet - Lamar Jackson to fall short of his draft cost (the No. 2 overall QB off the board at his current ADP) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 25, 2026; not settled yet - Lamar Jackson to fall short of his draft cost (his current ADP) — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Aug 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0e307483-e56b-4daa-9762-4932ff7a90f5 - Lamar Jackson to fall short of his draft cost (ADP: 3.08) — [Nathan Jahnke](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nathan-jahnke), for 2026, said Aug 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/eac64e42-76d0-42a3-b9d9-666b3eff3186 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Ralph Vacchiano](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ralph-vacchiano), for 2026, said Aug 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/07deec2b-9e91-4953-8a0d-6b4a5c76968e - Lamar Jackson to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7d421403-7900-4341-9916-fee8f128bb11 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Shannon Sharpe](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/shannon-sharpe), for 2026, said Aug 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0384e78b-dc2e-45e8-ac46-1d54954a109f - Lamar Jackson to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Aug 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/958de368-5379-478e-a7b6-1a6ab74c5f7a - Lamar Jackson to finish top 7 at his position, by passing yards — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2026, said Jul 19, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d28e1f1f-0c8e-43dd-b870-416e37b44fdf - Lamar Jackson — MVP finalist (top-three MVP finish): MVP finalist, top three MVP finish — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2026, said Jul 19, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1333bc69-969d-45ae-9eae-878712f53a3c - Lamar Jackson to win top five in MVP voting — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2026, said May 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/726e4b7b-4197-4d75-9654-f8030ad18e5d - Lamar Jackson — “will be back for the Ravens” — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2025, said Jan 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d6d00722-9a23-4c26-8a57-995279881e38 - Lamar Jackson to move — [Jason McIntyre](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jason-mcintyre), for 2025, said Dec 24, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9029ff18-1e09-43a2-814b-b7d1131ba8a2 - Lamar Jackson to make Pro Football Hall of Fame — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2025, said Jul 31, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e18b6def-234d-486f-a727-ec8dc8f1328c - Lamar Jackson — MVP: number one and number two in the MVP voting — [Peter Schrager](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/peter-schrager), for 2024, said Jan 17, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c67dd127-e1eb-49da-a0db-3831b375a2f6 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP voting top five — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2024, said Jan 6, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c9ff4c50-9131-42b8-b98f-b012694250d0 ## Settled (23) - Lamar Jackson to win Super Bowl MVP — [Manti Te'o](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/manti-te-o), for 2025, said Sep 4, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/51e93aac-f0be-4bce-98a7-5f7449f3edf2 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Dan Patrick](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/dan-patrick), for 2024, said Jan 15, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/86fd3db4-c6ea-4cf8-bbb9-ec716d2311ee - Lamar Jackson to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2025, said Dec 8, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c1629080-72cf-41b6-b276-22183b1f396c - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2024, said Dec 23, 2024; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cad78246-6637-4691-a50f-d92c93dcaa88 - Lamar Jackson to finish top 2 at his position, by fantasy points — [Joe Pisapia](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joe-pisapia), for 2025, said Feb 22, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/817050ec-b71f-43ac-9159-a8af4a6335f7 - Lamar Jackson to finish top 4 at his position, by passing yards — [Rachel Nichols](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rachel-nichols), for 2025, said Jan 16, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c84bc7d-b812-408a-9be2-523a79c05af2 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [John Middlekauff](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-middlekauff), for 2025, said Sep 10, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/deaaf3f6-e53e-4080-a0ca-d5f872b54c6a - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Manti Te'o](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/manti-te-o), for 2025, said Sep 6, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b2918507-3315-44d8-847c-ae0a899c691b - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Manti Te'o](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/manti-te-o), for 2025, said Sep 4, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b29ba2e4-c287-4859-8900-df1f3e66291b - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Manti Te'o](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/manti-te-o), for 2025, said Sep 3, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fdaf5344-36a2-4839-9a1d-a1f4984460f1 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Cam Jordan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/cam-jordan), for 2024, said Jan 11, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8ed19736-3e21-457d-98d9-8ccf228db8d1 - Lamar Jackson to finish top 3 at his position, by passing yards — [Shannon Sharpe](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/shannon-sharpe), for 2025, said Jul 21, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f4d1af1f-688c-4a1d-8fd2-ffe115c9eda9 - Lamar Jackson to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2025, said Jan 8, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f7383423-2e1f-412f-959a-efb27f5be76b - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Manti Te'o](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/manti-te-o), for 2025, said Sep 4, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/51e93aac-f0be-4bce-98a7-5f7449f3edf2 - Lamar Jackson to win NFL MVP — [Matt Ioannidis](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/matt-ioannidis), for 2025, said Sep 3, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3957be58-de03-4d5a-a4ee-ce2336894257 - Lamar Jackson to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points — [Jahleel Addae](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jahleel-addae), for 2025, said Jul 22, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/26be23a9-0d16-406c-b9cc-18b79d8a68a9 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Jourdan Rodrigue](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jourdan-rodrigue), for 2024, said Feb 3, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cc7790f4-44a6-48e0-b1a9-ce1c66279bd9 - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2024, said Feb 3, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c761568e-6a9c-4989-b84c-98b3a26dc17e - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Justin Penik](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/justin-penik), for 2024, said Jan 15, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/605f970a-3ec8-45ef-8c27-77ba5fffa7fb - Lamar Jackson to win MVP — [Richard Sherman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/richard-sherman), for 2024, said Jan 9, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2d7cf80e-1b0e-4129-92f3-225d97061cbe - Lamar Jackson to win Offensive Player of the Year — [Marty Mornhinweg](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/marty-mornhinweg), for 2022, said Sep 6, 2022; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/442e2996-a02f-4328-aac4-5c2d4353f2cb - Lamar Jackson to record 851.9 rushing yards — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2024, said Sep 1, 2024; scored 86.21 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 7.46) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/636fa042-c413-4d93-a89f-70931e21bbf0 - Lamar Jackson to record 3,630.2 passing yards — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2024, said Sep 1, 2024; scored 74.03 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 28.67) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/636fa042-c413-4d93-a89f-70931e21bbf0 --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/lamar-jackson Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology