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All Footballguys insights about Daniel Jones
NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Jones' ability to drive off his right foot and deliver high velocity-low trajectory throws to the boundary is in question coming off his Achilles injury. In Week 1, he attempted only one boundary-side throw to the opposite field, suggesting defenses will shrink the field and pressure him with abandon. Jones is tough but not adept against heavy pressure, especially while regaining short-area explosion.NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026
Jones had trouble moving the ball against Jesse Minter's Ravens defense after dominating Minter's defense when Minter was the Chargers' coordinator last year; this could signal either a decline in Jones's performance or that the Ravens defense is legitimately strong.NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026
Jones had trouble moving the ball against Jesse Minter's Ravens defense in Week 1 after dominating Minter's defense when he was the Chargers' coordinator last year; this could be a bad sign for Jones or a sign that the Ravens defense is for real.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Jones was QB3 in Week 1 with ADP QB31, finishing QB17 overall (QB7 prior to Week 14 injury). The source cites him as an example of a 2025 Week 1 outlier producer worth tracking, suggesting that reacting hard to Week 1 performances like Jones's can work well.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Daniel Jones is a premium starter with a Week 13 bye; his backup R. Leonard costs $7 to roster as injury insurance in contest play.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Daniel Jones offers strong ROI value at $13 contest cap with 25.1 FPs/$, ranking 5th in quarterback ROI; he projects 326.8 fantasy points, providing efficient return on investment.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Jones received 1 vote (2% of 45 experts polled) as the most underrated quarterback heading into the 2026 season with Indianapolis; voter was Jeff Ratcliffe.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Daniel Jones rose from QB25 to QB23 in positional rank but his ADP remained essentially flat, declining only 0.7 points from 143.9 to 144.6 between April and August.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Waldman notes Daniel Jones' inability to generate power off his right foot when trying to throw low-trajectory targets in the timing passing game, suggesting this is a mechanical limitation that could affect his fantasy production.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Listed among late-round quarterback options in the source's 2026 draft strategy framework; positioned as a streaming candidate rather than a primary draft target.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Late-round quarterback option expected to be available at the end of drafts; positioned as a potential weekly starter and league-winner candidate if targeted in late rounds.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Maurile Tremblay notes that quarterback Daniel Jones ran for five scores in 13 games himself, further limiting end-zone equity for tight end Tyler Warren.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Bloom lists Daniel Jones as cheap but risky, indicating he's available at a discount but carries significant downside risk that may not justify the low cost.PositiveValueAug 26, 2026
Jones resurrected his career with the Colts in 2025, leading Indianapolis to a record-setting first half; through 10 weeks with the Colts sitting 8-2, Jones topped the NFL in passing yards and ranked top six in completion percentage and yards per attempt. He closed his abbreviated Colts debut 261-of-384 (68 percent completion, career-best) for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, adding five rushing scores. Although he was QB10 when his season ended in Week 14, Jones was QB5 over the first 10 games. The Colts averaged over 31 points per game through eight contests and 28.1 points per game through Week 14. He's currently being drafted as QB23 in Round 14. Harris says: 'The price is right, and we've seen the upside.'PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Despite entering camp as a question mark, Daniel Jones has provided quarterback stability that teammates have appreciated. Tight end Mo Alie-Cox stated the biggest difference this year was that the pass game was way more efficient, attributing it to working with one quarterback all camp. Receiver Josh Downs added that Jones looks so good in practice that he forgot about Jones' prior injury. Coach Shane Steichen was very complimentary after the Tuesday joint practice against the Patriots, saying he was pleased with the whole operation, communication at the line of scrimmage, going to the right spot with the ball, and the O-line protecting for him. Steichen has also said Jones will not play in preseason games anytime soon.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
JJ Zachariason expresses concern about Daniel Jones' ability to drive the ball downfield post-Achilles rehab; while Jones may shuffle around the pocket, the injury recovery trajectory is uncertain. Atlanta Falcons and Colts beat writers did not discuss this limitation during offseason coverage of Kirk Cousins' similar tear recovery, suggesting media underestimation of the risk.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
JJ Zachariason criticizes Daniel Jones in the Hate Draft, noting that despite a hot start, Jones struggled against hybrid coverages and teams that shut down the run and/or stuffed Tyler Warren early; his Achilles rehab may be good enough to shuffle around the pocket, but asking him to drive the ball is a different story.NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026
Achilles injury could limit his velocity; Zachariason expresses concern about Daniel Jones' Achilles limiting his velocity, which affects the Colts' scheme effectiveness.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Jones is capable of becoming a usable fantasy starter if you wait and miss out on the preferred QBBC targets; he is listed alongside Cam Ward, Bryce Young, and CJ Stroud as fallback options.PositiveInjuryAug 2, 2026
Colts QB Daniel Jones was recently cleared to resume full practice activities after suffering a season-ending Achilles tear in late 2025, signaling his return to action for the 2026 season.PositiveInjuryAug 2, 2026
QB Daniel Jones was recently cleared to resume full practice activities after suffering a season-ending Achilles tear in late 2025, positioning him for the 2026 season.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
Daniel Jones at QB25 is positioned as a more interesting lottery ticket than Cam Ward at QB24, suggesting better upside relative to draft cost in the quarterback tier.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
Daniel Jones at QB25 is a more interesting lottery ticket than Cam Ward at QB24, suggesting better upside relative to draft cost.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
At QB25 ADP, Daniel Jones is a more interesting lottery ticket than Cam Ward (QB24), suggesting better upside relative to draft cost in standard redraft formats.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
Daniel Jones at QB25 is positioned as a more interesting lottery ticket than Cam Ward (QB24), according to the source's comparative analysis of quarterback values in the current draft landscape.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
Daniel Jones at QB25 is cited as a more interesting lottery ticket than Cam Ward at QB24, suggesting better upside relative to draft cost in the quarterback tier.PositiveProjectionJul 23, 2026
Jones finished his abbreviated inaugural Colts season completing 261 of 384 passes (68 percent completion rate, career-best) for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, plus five rushing touchdowns. He was QB10 when his season ended in Week 14, but was QB5 over the first 10 games, demonstrating strong early-season performance. A 13th-round pick for him as a second QB could pay off significantly if he is ready Week 1.PositiveInjuryJul 23, 2026
Colts QB suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 14 but has progressed to 7-on-7 work during the offseason program and expects to do everything at camp. Jones stated "I'm doing everything. Cleared to do everything" and emphasized he feels "really good" doing it, indicating a full recovery trajectory.PositiveProjectionJul 19, 2026
Jones resurrected his career with the Colts in 2025, leading Indianapolis to record-setting offensive performance. Through 10 weeks when Colts were 8-2, Jones led the NFL in passing yards and was top six in completion percentage and yards per attempt. He finished with 261 of 384 passes (career-best 68 percent completion rate) for 3,101 yards, 19 TDs, and 8 INTs, plus 5 rushing TDs. Although he was QB10 when season ended in Week 14, he was QB5 over first 10 games. With Jones at helm, Colts averaged over 31 points per game through first eight contests and 28.1 points per game through Week 14. Jones progressed to 7-on-7 work during offseason and expects to do everything at camp: "I'm doing everything. Cleared to do everything." Underrated Quarterbacks ranks Jones QB16, expecting that ranking to rise if he's working fully when camp opens. Investing an 11th-round pick to land him as second QB could pay off significantly given his peak efficiency and the Colts' offensive production.PositiveInjuryJul 15, 2026
Jones progressed to 7-on-7 work during the Colts' offseason program and expects to do everything at camp. He stated, 'I'm doing everything. Cleared to do everything,' and emphasized his focus on sharpening, getting more explosive, and getting stronger. His QB16 ranking is expected to rise if he's working fully when camp opens, suggesting recovery is tracking ahead of typical Achilles timelines.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Jones is being drafted as QB25 despite leading the NFL in passing yards through 10 weeks (when the Colts were 8-2) and posting a career-best 68% completion rate with 3,101 yards, 19 TDs, and 8 INTs over 13 games before a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 14. He was QB5 over his first 10 games and QB10 when injured. An 11th-round pick for a second QB represents significant value given his early-season elite production and the Colts' record-setting offensive performance (31 PPG through eight games, 28.1 PPG through Week 14).PositiveValueNo date
ADP of 111.7; was QB7 in 2025 before Week 14 injury; current favorite to land as bridge starter in 2027 when contract allows free agency; ideal for teams built to win now, leaning into games designed for fantasy production.