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JAX at BAL — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.

JAX
JAX · Away
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BAL
BAL · Home
Friday, November 6, 2026
8:15 PM EST

Fantasy Targets by Team

JAX Targets
Trevor Lawrence QB · JAX
Opp allows 16.9 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
18.6
avg pts (27g)
Brian Thomas WR · JAX
Opp allows 9.7 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)
13.6
avg pts (31g)
Jakobi Meyers WR · JAX
Opp allows 9.7 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)
12.7
avg pts (31g)
Parker Washington WR · JAX
Opp allows 9.7 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)
10.4
avg pts (27g)
Chris Rodriguez RB · JAX
Opp allows 8.4 pts/game to RB (#3 easiest)
9.3
avg pts (13g)
BAL Targets
Lamar Jackson QB · BAL
Opp allows 18.9 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
21.9
avg pts (30g)
Lamar Jackson QB · BAL
Opp allows 18.9 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
21.9
avg pts (30g)
Derrick Henry RB · BAL
Opp allows 8.4 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
18.1
avg pts (34g)
Zay Flowers WR · BAL
Opp allows 6.3 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
13.7
avg pts (33g)
Tyler Huntley QB · BAL
Opp allows 18.9 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
11.6
avg pts (9g)

Injury & Beat Reporter Signals

JAX

No active signals

BAL
high Adley Rutschman injury update
Rutschman has had an injury-riddled 2026 season after hitting the injured list for the third time on Monday. He dealt wi…
high Chris Bassitt injury update
It's a significant step forward for Bassitt, who's continuing his throwing progression as he works his way back from an …
medium Lamar Jackson return from injury
The two-time MVP missed three games in 2025 due to a hamstring injury but has fully recovered during the offseason. Jack…
medium Rashod Bateman return from injury
Bateman is coming off a 2025 season hampered by injuries (19 catches, 224 yards in 13 games) but is expected to bounce b…
medium Tyler Loop practice report
The 2025 sixth-round pick kicker missed a crucial field goal that cost Baltimore a playoff spot last season. Ravens inte…
medium Teddye Buchanan return from injury
2025 4th-round pick recovering well from Week 15 ACL tear. Expected to compete for significant inside linebacker role on…

Defense vs Position Matchup

JAX defense — pts allowed
QB 18.9 avg pts
RB 8.4 avg pts
WR 6.3 avg pts
TE 2.6 avg pts
BAL defense — pts allowed
QB 16.9 avg pts
RB 8.4 avg pts
WR 9.7 avg pts
TE 6.4 avg pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the JAX vs BAL game?
Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Trevor Lawrence and Lamar Jackson. See the full target list and injury updates above.
Is this a good DFS game for Week 9?
Check back closer to game time for spread, total, and projected scoring environment data. Use the player targets above to identify DFS value plays.
What is the fantasy matchup outlook for JAX players this week?
BAL defense allows 8.4 pts/game to RBs and 9.7 pts/game to WRs. Historical matchup data above shows which positions are most exploitable.

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