Trevor Lawrence

Cincinnati has trouble stopping the pass and this looks like a high-scoring game, so start Trevor Lawrence this week — he should have plenty of throws. If your league harshly punishes interceptions or you need the safest option for a big matchup, pick a steadier quarterback instead.

Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 1 — Carolina’s pass defense was really bad last year and Jacksonville’s offense looks healthier, so he should do well. He did miss time in 2024 and has a new playbook, so just check his health and how much he’s playing before you set your lineup.

Draft him in the late rounds as a cheap quarterback who can start some weeks — he has a new coach, better receivers, and can run, so he could score a lot. Just know he’s missed time, has shoulder and concussion history, and sometimes turns the ball over.

Draft him in the mid rounds. He should be one of your better quarterbacks since he'll throw more, has better receivers, and runs some, but his touchdown totals could drop some years so don’t count on huge weeks every week.