Daniel Jones Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 29
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 230 lb
- Experience
- 8th season
- Drafted
- 2019 R1, #6
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.4
- Pos rank
- QB28
- Rostered
- 21%
Week 4 at Commanders, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 2nd vs. QBs, favorable
Daniel Jones Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
10.4 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Daniel Jones's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BAL,10.0,QB28
- Week 2, Loss,at KC,12.4,QB23
- Week 3, Win,vs HOU,8.9,QB30
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at WAS,FavorableCommanders vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at PIT,ToughSteelers vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs TEN,ToughTitans vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at MIN,ToughVikings vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Daniel Jones?
Jones is averaging 10.4 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 611 passing yards, 3 TD and 3 INT, plus 19 rushing yards. That ranks QB28, which makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex.
His completion rate (66.3%) is in the 50th percentile among QBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per play (0.30) is the weakest, in the 4th. His most-targeted receivers have been Josh Downs and Tyler Warren.
His best week was QB23 in Week 2 at the Chiefs (12.4 points); his worst, QB30 in Week 3 against the Texans (8.9). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Commanders (2nd vs. QBs) in Week 4 and the Cowboys (3rd vs. QBs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Jones ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every QB with at least 60 pass attempts in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Completion rate
66.3%50th percentile, about average
Yards per attempt
6.212th percentile, near the bottom
TD rate
3.1%19th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per play
0.304th percentile, near the bottom
Daniel Jones 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Ravens | L 23–41 | 10.0 | QB28 |
| 2 | @ Chiefs | L 30–33 | 12.4 | QB23 |
| 3 | vs Texans | W 19–17 | 8.9 | QB30 |
| Total | 1–2 | 31.3 | QB28 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IND | 3 | 611 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 31.3 | 10.4 | — |
| 2025 | IND | 13 | 3,101 | 19 | 8 | 164 | 234.4 | 18.0 | QB17 |
| 2024 | NYG | 10 | 2,070 | 8 | 7 | 265 | 142.3 | 14.2 | QB29 |
| 2023 | NYG | 6 | 909 | 2 | 6 | 206 | 63.0 | 10.5 | QB44 |
| 2022 | NYG | 16 | 3,205 | 15 | 5 | 708 | 293.0 | 18.3 | QB9 |
| Career | 86 | 18,294 | 92 | 58 | 2,362 | 1319.6 | 15.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The catch is health. A December Achilles tear, on top of an earlier fibula fracture, clouds the legs that powered his ceiling, and OTA reports limited him to 7-on-7 work. The pass-catching room thinned with Pittman gone, leaving Pierce as the main holdover. Behind him on the depth chart: Anthony Richardson SR.. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 25. Injury history
- 2025unknownPlayed through
- 2025right ankle4 games
- 2025left calfPlayed through
- 2023right knee8 games
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Daniel Jones Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Daniel Jones in Week 4?
Daniel Jones is depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex for Week 4 at the Commanders, as the QB28 in PPR total points this season (10.4 a game). The Commanders rank 2nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Jones.
How many fantasy points is Daniel Jones averaging in 2026?
Daniel Jones is averaging 10.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 31.3 points across 3 games. His last game produced 8.9 points.
Where does Daniel Jones rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Daniel Jones ranks QB28 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex. View his complete season statistics.
Is Daniel Jones worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Daniel Jones is a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 21% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Daniel Jones's fantasy football role?
Daniel Jones is the Colts' starting QB, with Anthony Richardson SR. behind him. He is averaging 32.7 pass attempts and 2.3 carries a game in 2026.
What are Daniel Jones's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Daniel Jones's next three games are Week 4 at the Commanders (2nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable), Week 5 at the Steelers (26th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Titans (31st in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Daniel Jones been in fantasy football this season?
Daniel Jones has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.8 points around his 10.4-point average.
What is Daniel Jones's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Daniel Jones's floor has been 8.9 PPR points (Week 3, QB30) and his ceiling 12.4 (Week 2, QB23). His median week has been 10.0 points. See Jones's full game log.
Daniel Jones 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Indianapolis ColtsTouchdowns account for 38% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Passing
- Yards
- 611
- Comp %
- 66.3%
- TD
- 3
- INT
- 3
65/98 Comp/Att6.2 Y/A80.8 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 19
- TD
- 0
7 Att2.7 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 31.3
- Pos rank
- QB28
12.4 Best Week 2 @ KC8.9 Worst Week 3 vs HOU
Advanced Passing Stats
Jones works the short and intermediate areas more than most QBs and gets the ball out quickly.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 13 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | −0.07 | 23rd | +0.17 | 90th |
| Success rate | 45.0% | 46th | 51.0% | 93rd |
| Completion rate | 66.3% | 57th | 68.0% | 88th |
| Yards per attempt | 6.2 | 17th | 8.1 | 93rd |
| TD rate | 3.1% | 23rd | 4.9% | 63rd |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 32.7 | 66th | 29.5 | 53rd |
| Style | ||||
| Time to throw | — | — | 2.70s | 11th |
| Air yards per attempt | 6.6 | 17th | 8.0 | 53rd |
| Deep-attempt rate | 6.7% | 20th | 9.1% | 28th |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | −0.6 | 31st | +2.3 | 73rd |
| Pressure rate | 20.4% | 69th | 20.3% | 68th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 36 qualified QBs · 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17) among 41. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Jones adds value per play and beats his expected completion rate, but gains little per attempt and rarely throws touchdowns.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 32.7 pass attempts and 2.3 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
10.4
Fantasy PPG
204
Pass yds/g
1.0
Pass TD/g
Daniel Jones career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 65 | 98 | 611 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 31.3 | 10.4 | — |
| 2025 | 13 | 261 | 384 | 3,101 | 19 | 8 | 164 | 234.4 | 18.0 | QB17 |
| 2024 | 10 | 216 | 341 | 2,070 | 8 | 7 | 265 | 142.3 | 14.2 | QB29 |
| 2023 | 6 | 108 | 160 | 909 | 2 | 6 | 206 | 63.0 | 10.5 | QB44 |
| 2022 | 16 | 317 | 472 | 3,205 | 15 | 5 | 708 | 293.0 | 18.3 | QB9 |
| 2021 | 11 | 232 | 361 | 2,428 | 10 | 7 | 298 | 167.5 | 15.2 | QB27 |
| 2020 | 14 | 280 | 448 | 2,943 | 11 | 10 | 423 | 179.0 | 12.8 | QB24 |
| 2019 | 13 | 284 | 459 | 3,027 | 24 | 12 | 279 | 209.0 | 16.1 | QB25 |
| Career | 86 | 1,763 | 2,723 | 18,294 | 92 | 58 | 2,362 | 1319.6 | 15.3 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
15.3
Career PPG
86 games over 8 seasons
72%
Availability
Share of team games he played
30%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
7.9
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Jones has averaged 15.3 fantasy points per game over 86 games and 8 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2022).
So far in 2026 he is at 10.4 per game, down 7.6 from 2025. That is despite more volume (32.7 pass attempts a game against 29.5), so efficiency and scoring are doing it. His most-targeted receivers this season have been Josh Downs and Tyler Warren.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Jones's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 3,205Pass yards2022
- 24Pass TD2019
- 293.0Fantasy pts2022 · QB9
- 18,294Career pass yds2019–2026
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Daniel Jones Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Daniel Jones have in 2026?
Daniel Jones has 31.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 10.4 per game across 3 games. That total ranks QB28 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Daniel Jones have this season?
Daniel Jones has 611 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 204 a game over 3 games, on 65 of 98 completions. His high was 235 yards, in Week 3 against the Texans.
How many passing touchdowns does Daniel Jones have this season?
Daniel Jones has thrown 3 touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 4.
How many interceptions has Daniel Jones thrown this season?
Daniel Jones has thrown 3 interceptions in 2026 through Week 4, one every 33 attempts, against 3 touchdown passes.
What is Daniel Jones's completion percentage?
Daniel Jones is completing 66.3% of his passes in 2026, 65 of 98, at 6.2 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Daniel Jones have this season?
Daniel Jones has 19 rushing yards on 7 carries in 2026 through Week 4. His high was 10 yards, in Week 2 at the Chiefs.
How many games has Daniel Jones played in 2026?
Daniel Jones has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Daniel Jones's stats last season?
In 2025, Daniel Jones completed 261 of 384 passes for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, adding 164 rushing yards in 13 games. That was 234.4 PPR points (18.0 per game), a QB17 finish.
What are Daniel Jones's career NFL stats?
Across 8 seasons and 86 games, Daniel Jones has 18,294 passing yards, 92 touchdown passes and 58 interceptions, plus 2,362 rushing yards, for 1319.6 PPR fantasy points (15.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Daniel Jones have in his career?
Daniel Jones has thrown 92 touchdown passes and run for 20 touchdowns in his NFL career, 112 in all, over 86 games.
How many career passing yards does Daniel Jones have?
Daniel Jones has 18,294 career passing yards over 8 seasons, on 1,763 completions in 2,723 attempts.
Daniel Jones Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.4
Pass yds/g
204
Pass TD/g
1.0
Cmp %
66.3%
Rush yds/g
6
Across 3 games in 2026, Daniel Jones has averaged 204 passing yards, 1.0 passing touchdowns and 10.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Daniel Jones has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 2 against KC (12.4 points); the lowest was Week 3 against HOU (8.9).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAL14th | L 23-41 | 10.0 | 19/31 | 166 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | QB28 |
Week 1 · BAL · L 23-41 · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | KC29th | L 30-33 | 12.4 | 22/31 | 210 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | QB23 |
Week 2 · KC · L 30-33 · 12.4 pts
How the 12.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | HOU6th | W 19-17 | 8.9 | 24/36 | 235 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | QB30 |
Week 3 · HOU · W 19-17 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One QB2 week and two busts. For a quarterback ranked QB28 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than QB30.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Houston
24/36, 235 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT. 3 carries, 5 yds. 2 fumbles lost.
21 of his 36 throws went to Josh Downs (11 targets) and Tyler Warren (10), and his TD pass went to Keenan Allen. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives. One interception and two lost fumbles in a game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Kansas City
22/31, 210 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT. 3 carries, 10 yds.
16 of his 31 throws went to Josh Downs (9 targets) and Tyler Warren (7), and his TD pass went to Warren. His most efficient game of the season at 6.8 yards per attempt. One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Baltimore
19/31, 166 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT. 1 carry, 4 yds.
12 of his 31 throws went to Alec Pierce (6 targets) and Keenan Allen (6), and his TD pass went to Tyler Warren. At 5.4 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (10.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings
Daniel Jones Game Log 2023
Games played
6
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.5
Pass yds/g
152
Pass TD/g
0.3
Cmp %
67.5%
Rush yds/g
34
Across 6 games in 2023, Daniel Jones has averaged 152 passing yards, 0.3 passing touchdowns and 10.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Daniel Jones has finished as a top-12 QB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 2 against ARI (31.7 points); the lowest was Week 9 against LV (1.9).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAL27th | L 0-40 | 6.5 | 15/28 | 104 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 43 | 0 | QB28 |
Week 1 · DAL · L 0-40 · 6.5 pts
How the 6.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | ARI13th | W 31-28 | 31.7 | 26/37 | 321 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 59 | 1 | QB1 |
Week 2 · ARI · W 31-28 · 31.7 pts
How the 31.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | SF25th | L 12-30 | 5.0 | 22/32 | 137 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | QB31 |
Week 3 · SF · L 12-30 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | SEA16th | L 3-24 | 10.7 | 27/34 | 203 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 66 | 0 | QB24 |
Week 4 · SEA · L 3-24 · 10.7 pts
How the 10.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | MIA12th | L 16-31 | 7.2 | 14/20 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0 | QB26 |
Week 5 · MIA · L 16-31 · 7.2 pts
How the 7.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | LV22nd | L 6-30 | 1.9 | 4/9 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | QB30 |
Week 9 · LV · L 6-30 · 1.9 pts
How the 1.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One QB1 week, one QB2 week and four busts. For a quarterback who finished QB40 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Las Vegas
4/9, 25 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 9 yds.
12 of his 9 throws went to Darius Slayton (7 targets) and Wan'Dale Robinson (5). Just 2.8 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Miami
14/20, 119 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 4 carries, 24 yds.
17 of his 20 throws went to Darren Waller (11 targets) and Wan'Dale Robinson (6). A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Seattle
27/34, 203 yds, 0 TD, 2 INT. 10 carries, 66 yds. 1 fumble lost.
A 34-attempt game while chasing points that never found the end zone. 11 of those throws went to Wan'Dale Robinson (6 targets) and Parris Campbell (5). Two interceptions and one lost fumble in a game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
22/32, 137 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT. 2 carries, 5 yds.
13 of his 32 throws went to Darren Waller (7 targets) and Darius Slayton (6). At 4.3 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. One interception in a game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a win
26/37, 321 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT. 9 carries, 59 yds, 1 TD.
A 37-attempt game while chasing points produced three total touchdowns. 15 of those throws went to Darren Waller (8 targets) and Saquon Barkley (7), and his TD passes went to Barkley and Isaiah Hodgins. His most efficient game of the season at 8.7 yards per attempt.
Shut down by Dallas
15/28, 104 yds, 0 TD, 2 INT. 13 carries, 43 yds.
10 of his 28 throws went to Darren Waller (5 targets) and Darius Slayton (5). Just 3.7 yards per attempt. Two interceptions in a game that landed well below his season average.
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Daniel Jones Game Log FAQ
How did Daniel Jones do in his last game?
Daniel Jones scored 8.9 PPR points in Week 3 against the Texans, a 19–17 win, a QB30 finish. He completed 24 of 36 passes for 235 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, and ran 3 times for 5 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Daniel Jones score in his last game?
Daniel Jones scored 8.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Texans, a QB30 finish for the week. That was 1.5 below his season average of 10.4.
How many passing yards did Daniel Jones have in his last game?
Daniel Jones threw for 235 yards in Week 3 against the Texans, completing 24 of 36 passes, and added 5 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Daniel Jones throw in his last game?
Daniel Jones threw 1 touchdown pass in Week 3 against the Texans with 1 interception.
What were Daniel Jones's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Chiefs, a 33–30 loss, Daniel Jones completed 22 of 31 passes for 210 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, and ran 3 times for 10 yards. That was 12.4 PPR points, a QB23 finish.
What was Daniel Jones's best game this season?
Daniel Jones's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Chiefs: 12.4 PPR points, a QB23 finish. He completed 22 of 31 passes for 210 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, and ran 3 times for 10 yards.
What was Daniel Jones's worst game this season?
Daniel Jones's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Texans: 8.9 PPR points, a QB30 finish. He completed 24 of 36 passes for 235 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, and ran 3 times for 5 yards.
In how many games has Daniel Jones thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Daniel Jones has thrown a touchdown pass in 3 of his 3 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 3.
Can I see Daniel Jones's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Jones's weekly results from any season from 2019 through 2025.
Daniel Jones Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient QB3 with streaming weeks
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB17 last season at 18.0 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's QB28 at 10.4 PPR points per game, against 18.0 over 13 games last season (QB17). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 22nd of 41 in passing volume (29.5 attempts per game), 5th of 41 in efficiency (0.17 EPA per play) and 25th of 41 in rushing (12.6 rush yards per game). His points come from his efficiency. Rushing is the soft spot. Josh Downs and Tyler Warren are his top two targets.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Anthony Richardson SR. next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Commanders in Week 4 (2nd against QBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Indianapolis bet on Jones and the early returns validated it: across 13 games in 2025 he posted a 0.169 EPA per play, a 51% success rate and a plus-2.3 CPOE, completing 68% for 3,101 yards with 19 touchdowns against just eight picks. That is a massive leap from his 2024 NYG line, where he graded out negative (-0.056 EPA, 44.9% success) over 10 games. He chipped in five rushing scores on 45 carries, and his 226.4 fantasy points landed him at QB18 despite the shortened year.
The catch is health. A December Achilles tear, on top of an earlier fibula fracture, clouds the legs that powered his ceiling, and OTA reports limited him to 7-on-7 work. The pass-catching room thinned with Pittman gone, leaving Pierce as the main holdover. Treat him as a back-end QB2 and a draft-day discount until Week 1 availability is confirmed.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Efficiency
Rushing
- Success rate
- 51.0%
- CPOE
- +2.3
- Sacks taken
- 22
- Pressure rate
- 20.3%
- Bad-throw rate
- 12.1%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 9.1%
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Commanders in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.Wk 4 WAS, 2ndWk 5 PIT, 26thWk 6 TEN, 31stWk 7 MIN, 27th
- Strong efficiency0.17 EPA per play, 5th of 41 QBs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityAnthony Richardson SR. is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Tough matchupsThe Steelers in Week 5 (26th) and the Titans in Week 6 (31st) are among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
- Pressure and sacks22 sacks and a 20.3% pressure rate in 2025.
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Daniel Jones Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Daniel Jones's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Daniel Jones projects as an efficient QB3 with streaming weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team 1QB leagues. His efficiency (0.17 EPA per play, 5th of 41 QBs in 2025) supports that. His rushing (12.6 rush yards per game, 25th of 41 QBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Daniel Jones's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Daniel Jones is the QB28 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB3 territory, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Daniel Jones's projected role going forward?
Daniel Jones is the listed starting QB, with Anthony Richardson SR. next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Daniel Jones get more pass attempts?
Daniel Jones's pass attempts are holding steady: 33.5 a game over his last two games against 32.7 for the season. Game script drives much of that, and trailing teams throw more.
What is Daniel Jones's fantasy football upside?
Daniel Jones's upside: his ceiling this season is 12.4 PPR points (Week 2, QB23), his efficiency (0.17 EPA per play, 5th of 41 QBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Commanders in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.
What could hurt Daniel Jones's fantasy value?
Daniel Jones's risks: Anthony Richardson SR. is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his rushing (12.6 rush yards per game, 25th of 41 QBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Steelers in Week 5 and the Titans in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Daniel Jones's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 4 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Daniel Jones Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriJones hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Nine logged injuries in eight seasons, including two neck injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 8 games.
Durability
25/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Torn ACL · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | 2 | 9 |
| Knee | 1 | 8 |
| Achilles | 1 | 4 |
| Ankle | 2 | 3 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 1 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 25 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Neck injuries in 2021 and 2023
- Ir in 2025, 4 games missed
- 25 games in 8 seasons, 8 of them in 2023
- 9 injuries spread across 7 body parts
Daniel Jones Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Jones a game this season.
- 2025
IR, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
- 2025
Torn Achilles · Right 4 games
Suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon in the first quarter of a Week 14 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- 2025
Fibula Fracture · Left Played through
Sustained a fractured fibula but continued to play through the injury for several weeks before his Achilles tear.
- 2023
Torn ACL · Right 8 games
Tore the ACL in his right knee in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders, ending his season.
- 2023
Neck Injury 3 games
Sustained a neck injury in a loss to the Miami Dolphins and missed the following three games.
- 2021
Neck Injury 6 games
Suffered a neck injury against the Philadelphia Eagles that led to him being placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
- 2020
Ankle Sprain · Left 1 game
Missed one game due to a left ankle sprain, in addition to a hamstring injury suffered earlier in the season.
- 2020
Hamstring Strain · Right 1 game
A hamstring injury forced him to miss one game against the Seattle Seahawks.
- 2019
High Ankle Sprain · Right 2 games
Suffered a high-ankle sprain that caused him to miss two games during his rookie season.
If Jones Misses Time
Next man up: Anthony Richardson SR.
Anthony Richardson SR. is next on the Colts depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Jones managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Jones misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Josh Downs and Tyler Warren, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Daniel Jones Injury FAQ
Is Daniel Jones injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Daniel Jones is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Daniel Jones playing this week?
Daniel Jones has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Commanders on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Daniel Jones missed any games this season?
No. Daniel Jones has played in every Colts game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Daniel Jones's injury history?
Daniel Jones has 9 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 25 games in all: 8 for a right torn ACL in 2023, 6 for a neck injury in 2021, 4 for a right torn Achilles in 2025, 3 for a neck injury in 2023, 2 for a right high ankle sprain in 2019, 1 for a left ankle sprain in 2020 and 1 for a right hamstring strain in 2020.
What was Daniel Jones's most recent injury?
Daniel Jones's most recent logged injury was an IR injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Daniel Jones have any recurring injuries?
Yes: neck injuries in 2021 and 2023 (9 games missed) and ankle injuries in 2019 and 2020 (3 games missed).
What was Daniel Jones's worst injury?
Daniel Jones's longest absence came from a right torn ACL in 2023, which cost him 8 games of the 25 he has missed in his career.
Latest Daniel Jones News & Updates
Jones struggles vs. Houston
24-of-36, 235 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
3 CAR, 5 YDS
8.9 fantasy points · QB30
Jones completed 24 of 36 passes for 235 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 19–17 win vs. Houston. Josh Downs led the team with 11 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 19–17 vs HOU
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Comes up just short in KC (opens in new tab)
Fell just short against the Chiefs in a tough loss.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 8.9 PPR points, a QB30 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 30–33 @ KC
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Jones solid in loss at Kansas City
12.4 fantasy points · QB23 · 2.0 above his 10.4 average
Jones completed 22 of 31 passes for 210 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 33–30 loss at Kansas City. Josh Downs led the team with 9 targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 23–41 vs BAL
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Lackluster showing to open '26 (opens in new tab)
Struggled in Week 1, delivering an underwhelming performance to start the season.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 10.0 PPR points, a QB28 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Jones struggles vs. Baltimore
10.0 fantasy points · QB28 · right at his 10.4 average
Jones completed 19 of 31 passes for 166 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 41–23 loss vs. Baltimore. Alec Pierce led the team with 6 targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Colts Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Jones's passes.
- Josh Downs: Seven catches as Pierce (heel) exits (opens in new tab)Josh Downs, WR. 24 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tyler Warren: Short TD among six Week 2 grabs (opens in new tab)Tyler Warren, TE. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Keenan Allen: Facing league suspension (opens in new tab)Keenan Allen, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Keenan Allen: Formally facing charges (opens in new tab)Keenan Allen, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Josh Downs: Catches two passes in Week 1 (opens in new tab)Josh Downs, WR. 24 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Keenan Allen: Will play Week 1, per GM (opens in new tab)Keenan Allen, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Daniel Jones News FAQ
What is the latest news on Daniel Jones?
The latest Jones update, from September 27: Jones struggles vs. Houston. Jones completed 24 of 36 passes for 235 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 19–17 win vs. Houston. Josh Downs led the team with 11 targets.
How does the latest Daniel Jones news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 8.9 fantasy points, a QB30 finish, 1.5 below his 10.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Daniel Jones Bio
Daniel Jones is a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, where he wears No. 17. Born May 27, 1997, in Charlotte, NC, he attended Charlotte Latin and played college football at Duke.
The New York Giants selected Jones in round 1, pick 6, of the 2019 NFL Draft. Since then, Jones joined the Indianapolis Colts in 2025.
In 86 regular-season games since 2019, he has thrown for 18,294 yards and 92 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Indianapolis Colts Current team2025–present
He was the starter, with 16 starts in 16 games.
New York Giants2019–2024
Selected in round 1, pick 6, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 69 starts in 70 games.
College: Duke
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed on a two-year, $88 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
- TenderDesignated as transition player by the Indianapolis Colts.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Indianapolis Colts.
- SignedSigned with the Indianapolis Colts.
- SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
- WaivedWaived by the New York Giants.
- ReleasedReleased by the New York Giants.
- ContractSigned a four-year, $160 million contract with the New York Giants.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the New York Giants.
- DraftedSelected by the New York Giants in round 1, pick 6.
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About Daniel Jones: Bio FAQ
How old is Daniel Jones?
Daniel Jones is 29 years old. He was born on May 27, 1997. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.
How tall is Daniel Jones?
Daniel Jones is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 230 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.
How much does Daniel Jones weigh?
Daniel Jones weighs 230 pounds, his listed weight on the Indianapolis Colts roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Daniel Jones wear?
Daniel Jones wears number 17 for the Indianapolis Colts. He plays quarterback.
What position does Daniel Jones play?
Daniel Jones plays quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.
What team does Daniel Jones play for?
Daniel Jones plays for the Indianapolis Colts as a quarterback. He has been with the Colts since 2025.
Where did Daniel Jones go to college?
Daniel Jones played college football at Duke, after attending Charlotte Latin (NC). The New York Giants drafted him out of Duke in 2019.
When was Daniel Jones drafted?
The New York Giants selected Daniel Jones in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 6th overall pick, out of Duke.
What round was Daniel Jones drafted in?
Daniel Jones was a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 6th overall by the New York Giants.
What pick was Daniel Jones in the NFL Draft?
Daniel Jones was the 6th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Giants in the first round.
Where is Daniel Jones from?
Daniel Jones went to high school in North Carolina, at Charlotte Latin, before playing college football at Duke.
When is Daniel Jones's birthday?
Daniel Jones's birthday is May 27. He was born on May 27, 1997 and is 29 years old.
How long has Daniel Jones been in the NFL?
2026 is Daniel Jones's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a first-round pick of the New York Giants. View his career statistics.
What teams has Daniel Jones played for?
Daniel Jones has played for the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What year did Daniel Jones enter the NFL?
Daniel Jones entered the NFL in 2019, when the New York Giants drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 8th season.