Joe Flacco Fantasy Football Week 13 Scouting Report

Joe Flacco
QB
, Indianapolis Colts

Age: 39
Weight: 230 lbs
Height: 6' 6"
College: Delaware

ADP: 299
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
69.2	1167	9	5	25

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by Brandon Niles

· Jul 17, 2015 · 2:15 PM EDT

BAL QB Joe Flacco - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

In his 7th NFL season, Joe Flacco set career highs in passing yards and touchdowns with 3,986 and 27, respectively. These aren’t numbers that pop out at you, but they were good enough to make him the league’s 16th highest rated passer and enough to make him a viable spot starter in most fantasy leagues for desperate owners.

Fantasy Upside
Flacco is coming off one of his best years and he’ll have a new offensive coordinator in Marc Trestman, who was responsible for the gaudy passing statistics in the Chicago the past couple of seasons. Trestman is known as a quarterback guru and Flacco will have rookies Maxx Williams and Breshad Perriman to throw the ball to, giving him some new faces to work with in his eighth season.

Fantasy Downside
Losing Torrey Smith in free agency and learning a new system could be factors for Flacco this year, but his ultimate downside is his body of work, and that of the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens like to run the ball and play good defense, which has been a winning formula for them for well over a decade. Flacco has always been a little inconsistent and has never been a consistent fantasy producer. While there’s reason for optimism in Baltimore, the likelihood that he’ll suddenly become a QB1 option for fantasy owners is small considering his history.

Bottom Line
Flacco comes in at 16th on our list this year, which is right around where he’s always been. He should continue to be a solid, but not spectacular fantasy option and a very reliable QB2 or backup option on fantasy rosters. He’s a nice get for some added depth late in the draft or for the minimum dollar amount in salary cap leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Jan 09, 2015 · 11:07 AM EST

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 19, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Divisional Round – Joe Flacco vs. New England

Joe Flacco had a nice game against the Steelers in the wildcard round last week, putting up 259 yards and a pair of touchdowns. These weren’t huge numbers, but he started to look a little like Playoff Flacco, which has to make Baltimore fans feel better going into New England.

The Pats were middle of the road against the pass this year, but played better as the season wore on. There are a lot of good quarterbacks playing this weekend, which hurts Flacco’s value. We have him near the back end of our rankings this week, and if you’re stuck with him, then you’re not off to a good start at the QB position this week. Look elsewhere if you can.

by Brandon Niles

· Jan 01, 2015 · 2:52 PM EST

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 18, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Wildcard Weekend – Joe Flacco vs. Pittsburgh

Joe Flacco had a nice second half to finish the regular season with a win over the Browns and a playoff berth. He had 312 yards and two touchdown passes, without turning the ball over. Flacco finished the season 12th in passing yards, coming up just 14 yards shy of what would be his first 4,000 yard season.

Flacco will face the Steelers this week, and while Pittsburgh struggled against the pass this year, allowing 30 passing touchdowns and over 250 yards per game through the air, Flacco’s inconsistency in general and the propensity for these two teams to duke it out in tough, dragged out battles makes him a risky fantasy start. You should have better options in most league formats.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 25, 2014 · 1:55 PM EST

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 17, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 – Joe Flacco vs. Cleveland

Joe Flacco had a horrific game against the Texans last week, throwing for only 195 yards and two touchdowns to go with three costly interceptions. The Ravens needed to win, and they wound up getting crushed by the Texans with a third string quarterback.

Flacco won’t have an easier time this week against the Browns and their 7th ranked pass defense. He’s been an inconsistent and poor fantasy option all season anyway, and there’s no reason to expect that to change this week. Fantasy owners should look elsewhere.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 18, 2014 · 4:50 PM EST

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 16, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 – Joe Flacco vs. Houston
Joe Flacco didn’t turn the ball over against the Jaguars last week, but he managed only 221 yards and one touchdown pass as the Ravens beat Jacksonville to extend their record to 9-5. Flacco hasn’t put up big numbers consistently at any point in his career, and even though he has a nice matchup against the Houston Texans’ 26th ranked pass defense in Week 16, it’s hard to trust him, especially during championship time in most fantasy leagues. He should be viewed as he usually is, a risky QB2 kind of fantasy option, and owners should look elsewhere if possible.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 11, 2014 · 2:12 PM EST

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 15, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 – Joe Flacco vs. Jacksonville

Joe Flacco had 269 yards, two touchdowns, and a pick against the Dolphins last week, as the Ravens got away with a nice victory against a fellow playoff hopeful. Flacco has been inconsistent this season, but looked pretty good against the league’s third ranked passing defense.

This week, Flacco faces the 18th ranked Jaguars pass defense, which should bode well for him over his matchup last week. However, his inconsistency makes him a below average fantasy starter in any given week, and unless it’s out of desperation, Flacco shouldn’t be active in most leagues, despite some matchup upside.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 04, 2014 · 8:22 PM EST

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 14, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 – Joe Flacco vs. Miami

Joe Flacco had 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Chargers last week, but the Ravens couldn’t pull out a victory and now find themselves fighting amidst a logjam of 7-5 teams in the AFC. Flacco and the Ravens offense have been much improved this season, but still seem to lack consistency, particularly in the passing game.

This week, Flacco will likely struggle against the Miami Dolphins and the number two pass defense in the league. Flacco is an inconsistent fantasy starter anyway, and when he faces tough matchups like this one, there’s no reason to risk having him in your lineup.