Daniel Jones Fantasy Outlook 2025: Is Colts QB a good pick this year after Anthony Richardson's injury?

Daniel Jones joined the Indianapolis Colts this offseason on a one-year, $14 million contract. He was brought in to challenge Anthony Richardson for the starting quarterback role. While it's assumed Richardson will head into 2025 as the Week 1 starter, his status is in limbo.

Richardson suffered an injury that forced him out of the Colts' first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. Jones stepped in but had a subpar showing.

The former Giants quarterback did not boost his case in any way, but with Richardson's history of injuries, is Jones worth considering in fantasy football this season? Let's take a look.

Should you draft Colts QB Daniel Jones in 2025?

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The short answer is an emphatic no. Jones should not be a target for fantasy managers in any format or league. He has not been given the starting job, and Richardson's injury shouldn't be bad enough to keep him on the sidelines for long, according to Horseshoe Heroes.

Wasting a draft pick on a backup quarterback who had a lackluster showing in his first preseason game, going 10-for-21 with a 47% completion rate, would be unwise.

Daniel Jones' fantasy outlook in 2025

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Jones' fantasy outlook is poor, considering he's not a starter. However, if given a full season as a starter, Sportskeeda's Fantasy Football Simulator projects Jones throwing for 3,160 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Pair that with 535 rushing yards and four scores on the ground, and he's projected for 266 fantasy points.

However, if Richardson stays healthy and retains his starting job, Jones will be a waste.

Is Daniel Jones a good pick in fantasy football this year?

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Managers should not consider using a draft pick on Daniel Jones this year unless he's awarded the starting position before the regular season begins. He'll likely sit on the bench behind Richardson, barring injury or horrendous performance during the regular season from the former first-round pick.

Even if Jones is named the starter for the Colts, there are plenty of other options to consider with a higher upside in later rounds.

Where should you draft Daniel Jones this year?

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Jones has an ADP of 223 in standard scoring formats and 337 in PPR leagues, respectively, meaning he's largely going undrafted. Our advice is to stay away from Jones on draft night.

If Richardson goes down with an injury during the season or is ultimately benched in favor of Jones, then the former Giants QB may be worth a waiver-wire pickup.

However, his fantasy outlook for 2025 is far too bleak to consider using a draft pick on the former Giants starter.