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ESPN Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Daniel Jones
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from ESPN Fantasy Football about Daniel Jones.
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All ESPN Fantasy Football insights about Daniel Jones
NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
Jones, who was a candidate as a possible matchup-based QB1 in 12-team leagues or starter in superflex formats, is scoring just 9.1 fantasy PPG, down significantly from 17.4 in 2025. His movement traits and rushing totals are limited due to recovery from his Achilles injury suffered last season. Without Alec Pierce (IR/heel), the Colts are missing vertical element in the pass game, which squeezes the field. Through four games, Jones is averaging 188.5 passing yards per game and is 1-for-5 on throws of 20+ air yards. He has rushed for one score while averaging just 5.3 yards per game on the ground, with three touchdown passes against four interceptions. Pierce is eligible to return from IR in Week 7, which would provide a lift, but the source does not see enough for Jones to be played as anything more than a bye-week fill-in in deeper superflex formats.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
Jones was one of the best fantasy QBs last season until he was injured -- and now he looks to be healthy; at ADP 158.2, he offers late-round value as a proven fantasy producer returning from injury.NegativeUsageAug 26, 2026
Jones and Mason will rotate, with Jones likely getting more snaps but Mason potentially more carries; a visual snapshot of what is likely to happen in the regular season.NegativeSleeperAug 22, 2026
Jones is on the source's radar as a sneaky veteran quarterback flier option in deeper leagues during Rounds 13-14 when targeting breakout candidates.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Jones returns from an Achilles injury after averaging 17.4 fantasy points in a Colts offense that caters to his traits as a thrower.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
The source recommends monitoring Daniel Jones as a QB with upside for the third QB slot in superflex leagues once starters begin to dry up, alongside Kyler Murray, Tyler Shough, Malik Willis, Cam Ward and Fernando Mendoza.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
Drafted as QB2 in superflex mock at pick 5.11 (round 5, pick 11) with bye week 13.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Ranked QB2 in a fourth superflex mock and drafted at Pick 5.11, indicating strong early-round quarterback valuation.NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026
Jones is flagged as a risky reclamation project for deeper formats. The Indianapolis Colts QB may have recovered from a torn Achilles, but pristine efficiency or rushing touchdowns cannot be expected in September 2026. The recommendation is caution regarding his fantasy upside.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Despite the Achilles injury, Jones demonstrated elite passing efficiency last season (8.1 yards per attempt career-best, threw downfield effectively) and was close to QB1 level without rushing yards; he received a new two-year contract this offseason, suggesting the organization believes in his passing-game recovery.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Jones suffered a Week 14 Achilles tear in December and is not among the top 20 QBs in early ESPN ADP despite being a borderline top-10 fantasy QB for much of last season. His injury is expected to curtail his rushing game, which contributed five TDs last season; he rushed for over 30 yards in only one game and scored three of five TDs in the first two weeks, suggesting limited rushing upside going forward.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Jones, 29, was a fantasy revelation last season as the former New York Giants starter, healthy after years of controversy and disappointment, was a borderline top-10 fantasy quarterback for much of the season before suffering a Week 14 Achilles tear. He was efficient and accurate, threw downfield effectively while averaging a career-best 8.1 yards per attempt, and added five rushing touchdowns. Now with the Colts, Jones is active and 'ready to go' after his Achilles injury, though he is not among the top 20 QBs in early ESPN ADP, likely due to the recency of his injury.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Jones is classified as a high-risk player available after Round 9, suggesting limited upside and unreliability as a fantasy option in 2026.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Jones is listed as an other candidate in the quarterback breakout category, following the pattern of veteran quarterbacks who have delivered top-10 fantasy finishes.PositiveValueNo date
Daniel Jones was great for most of the season in best ball; paired with Jonathan Taylor, both players' success raised the ceiling of the entire offense until Jones got hurt, demonstrating that team-stacking without the quarterback can work when multiple offensive players contribute to overall production.