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

· Oct 02, 2014 · 10:07 AM EDT

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 5, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 – Joe Flacco vs. Indianapolis

Joe Flacco looked pretty dominant in a blowout victory over the Panthers on Sunday, putting up 327 yards with over 67% completion percentage and three touchdown passes. More importantly, Flacco didn’t turn the ball over against what looked like a dominant Panther defense until two weeks ago.

Flacco faces a Colts defense that has been opportunistic so far this season in a game that could wind up being a shootout because of the Colts dynamic offense. Flacco is still a risky start however, as the Ravens signal caller is too inconsistent to count on week to week. We have him in QB2/backup territory.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 25, 2014 · 1:29 PM EDT

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 4, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 – Joe Flacco vs. Carolina

Joe Flacco threw for 217 yards, a touchdown and a pick against the Browns last week, as the Ravens won their second straight game mostly off the ground game. Flacco did complete over 60 percent of his passes though, which usually means good things for Baltimore.

This week, Flacco faces a Panthers defense that has done a great job against passers such as Ben Roethlisberger and Matthews Stafford the last two weeks. While Big Ben put up two touchdown passes against Carolina on Sunday night, the Panther defense still put a fair amount of pressure on him, and the Ravens will have all they can handle from the Panthers’ defensive line. Flacco is a backup option in most weeks, and the matchup in Week 4 drops him even further down the list. Fantasy owners should look elsewhere if possible.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 18, 2014 · 1:00 PM EDT

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 3, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 – Joe Flacco vs. Cleveland

Joe Flacco followed up a slinging Week 1 with a modest 29 pass attempts against the Steelers on Thursday Night Football in Week 2. While he didn’t put up nearly as lofty yardage totals (166), he was far more efficient, completing over 65% of his passes and tossing two touchdown passes, no interceptions, and leading the Ravens to a big win over Pittsburgh.

This week, Flacco faces a feisty Browns team who almost beat the Steelers in Week 1 and then stunned the Saints with a victory on Sunday. The Browns feature an elite corner in Joe Haden and have a very good defense on all three levels, making Flacco a risky start. He’s a backup QB/fill in guy anyway, and this week, fantasy owners should leave him on the bench.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 11, 2014 · 9:56 AM EDT

BAL QB Flacco Joe - Week 2, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 – Joe Flacco vs. Pittsburgh

Joe Flacco put up 345 yards against the Bengals in Week 1, but his only touchdown came off a Steve Smith bomb, and he also threw a pick as the Ravens offense looked uneven in a game one loss. Baltimore should improve as they get accustomed to the new offensive system of coordinator Gary Kubiak, but it may take some growing pains.

This week, Flacco faces a Steelers team that looked dominant in the first half against the Browns, and then struggled in the second half before pulling off a last second field goal to clinch the win. Flacco is a better player than Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer, so the Steelers’ defense will need to play better to pull off another win. That being said, Flacco remains a dangerous start for fantasy owners, and an inconsistent one. He’s not a bad option in 2QB leagues, but generally speaking, he’s a bench guy on your fantasy roster, not the guy you’re leaning on.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 03, 2014 · 2:00 PM EDT

BAL QB Joe Flacco - Week 1, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 – Joe Flacco vs. Cincinnati
Joe Flacco is coming off a rough season last year, missing the playoffs and setting a career high mark in interceptions with 22. He’ll try to get back on track this season, but it won’t be easy against the Bengals. Cincinnati was the fifth best team in the league against the pass last year, allowing only 209 passing yards per game.

Against the Bengals, expect the Ravens to try to get their new offensive system humming, but with a tough matchup and an unknown system for Flacco, fantasy owners would be wise to look elsewhere to kick off the 2014 season. Flacco’s value is as a durable backup on a fantasy roster, not as a viable week-to-week starter.

by Brandon Niles

· Aug 12, 2014 · 8:55 PM EDT

BAL QB Joe Flacco - 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Joe Flacco 2014 Fantasy Outlook
Joe Flacco is coming off a season in which he threw for 3,912 yards and 19 touchdowns after signing a huge nine figure contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Those 3,912 yards were a career high. Unfortunately, he also threw a career high 22 interceptions as the Ravens running game faltered and the team had a hard time finding reliable pass catchers. The Ravens, coming off a Super Bowl victory, failed to make the playoffs, and the turnovers mitigated the fantasy value Flacco gained by ranking 11th in the league in passing yardage.

Fantasy Upside
Flacco should have a better time this season with a full season of tight end Dennis Pitta, who missed 12 games last season with a hip injury and the acquisition of long time Panthers standout receiver Steve Smith to help an inconsistent receiving corps. Gone are the days of Smith leading the league in receiving yardage, but he gives the Ravens pass catchers a tough, playmaking presence and he can still provide Flacco with an upgrade as an outlet option when things break down. Also, the addition of new offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak, former head coach of the Texans bodes well for Flacco, and he should be able to get the most out of an offensive line that gains former Buc Jeremy Zuttah as an upgrade over last year’s starting Center Gino Gradkowski.

Fantasy Downside
Only the erratic Eli Manning threw more interceptions than Flacco last year (Carson Palmer tied Flacco with 22 picks), and the Ravens still don’t have elite receivers, even with the upgrades mentioned above. Also, a career high yardage total of under 4,000 yards does little to excite fantasy owners. While it’s unlikely that Flacco throws another 22 picks, his new propensity for turnovers is concerning, especially behind an offensive line that could be better or worse, depending on how you feel about the addition of Zuttah and the departure of starting OT Michael Oher.

Bottom Line
Flacco has never been a great fantasy quarterback, but he’s durable and is paid way too much money to lose his starting job. His track record in the playoffs is impressive, and he’ll blow up every once in a while, giving him some level of fantasy value. And while he’s bound to improve over last season’s turnover festival, his career average of 224 yards and 1.26 touchdowns per game make him a spot starter or backup on your fantasy roster at best.