Daniel Jones is officially cleared for all football activities following his Week 14 Achilles tear, keeping him firmly on track for the season opener. Before going down, he operated as a legitimate efficiency engine, averaging 20.0 Fantasy Points Per Game to rank as the fantasy QB5 through his first 10 contests.
While he admits to mentally processing the recovery during practice reps, his 71.7-percent True Completion Percentage indicate that the baseline talent remains locked in once he fully trusts his lower body. Representing the ultimate inexpensive QB upside, Jones is a smash at his current fantasy football best ball and dynasty league draft position.
The 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Indianapolis ...
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren could have an ...
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren could be the ...
Josh Downs is currently Indy’s go-to wide receiver and projects to hog targets early in the season. With Alec Pierce working with the medical staff instead of training, Downs is earning outside snaps after he commanded a 23.6-percent Target Rate last season.
While Downs is teed up to be a target monster in 2026, Moore also reported that Pierce “is expected to receive close to double the number of targets than a season ago, when he received a career-high 84.” However, Pierce earned a mere 18.0-percent Target Share and an 18.3-percent Target Rate last season and is actively recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
Moore’s target share prediction math does not add up. The facts on the ground suggest Downs will be the Colts’ target leader, and Indianapolis management is practicing cognitive dissonance after signing an injured Pierce to a $114 contract. Savvy fantasy managers will be drafting Downs with confidence in best ball, dynasty and seasonal leagues while taking a wait-and-see approach on Pierce in fantasy football.
After vacuuming up a team-high 112 targets to match franchise legend Marvin Harrison as the only rookies in Indianapolis history to lead the team in receiving, Tyler Warren is refining his route-running execution to handle an expanded focal role following the departure of Michael Pittman. A usage spike would secure his high-floor projection as a top-tier fantasy tight end, especially with Alec Pierce‘s return date unknown.
Warren’s projectable ceiling climbs even further as starting quarterback Daniel Jones hits his recovery milestones from an Achilles tear to anchor this vertical attack by training camp. Given the the friendly target share dynamics, Warren is a true threat to Trey McBride to be the fantasy TE2 in 2026.
Daniel Jones has progressed to throwing the football, though head coach Shane Steichen emphasized that the team will remain cautious regarding his availability for the start of the season. While Riley Leonard is currently slated as the backup, Anthony Richardson’s status for the No. 2 role remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a right eye injury.
Lingering health questions leave Indy’s quarterback depth chart in flux as the team monitors how both players’ rehab progresses this summer. When healthy, Daniel Jones is the starting quarterback, and he is a sneaky value in best ball and superflex dynasty leagues.
Indianapolis Colts’ new quarterback Daniel Jones led the team to victory and helped snap the NFL’s longest active opening day winless streak at eleven. Jones ran for two touchdowns as well as throwing another to veteran wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. He was effective and consistent on Sunday, throwing for 272 yards and rushing for another twenty-six. “I think we played well as a team. It’s a good start. I think we feel good about the start. But I think everyone on our team is mature enough to know we have to continue to grow and improve, and I think that’s the mindset of our team now.” Jones stated post-game.
Many questioned who would be the starter heading into the season, but it was Jones beating out Anthony Richardson. The Colts’ primary beneficiaries on Sunday were Michael Pittman Jr, who finished the day with eight catches, 60 yards and a score, as well as rookie tight end Tyler Warren, who had seven receptions for 76 yards. Both players are early winners for fantasy, as there was much uncertainty about this team being able to produce points. The Colts know there is a lot of work to be done heading into week two against a tough Denver Broncos team, but if Jones can stay poised like he did against the Dolphins, look for more fantasy relevance from this team.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
The Penn State TE who had a spectacular 2024 will look to make an immediate impact on this team.
The Colts use the 14th pick to surround their 3rd year raw QB Anthony Richardson with help. After a season for the Colts littered with drops especially from the tight ends.
In a prove it year for multiple people in Indianapolis with the coach Shane Steichan, the GM Chris Ballard and Anthony Richardson all on the hot seat this draft will be crucial to their success. Warren will help with the development of the offense.
Author: Scott Reilly
