Daniel Jones is the Colts' Week 1 starter, a move that immediately raises the floor for Indianapolis’ QB play and reshapes how fantasy managers should value the Colts’ offense. Jones brings NFL reliability and a steady floor, especially with Pittman and a rebuilt line, while Anthony Richardson’s ceiling remains tantalizing but tied to learning curves and leash considerations.

Richardson’s upside keeps him a high-reward stash in dynasty or keeper formats, but Jones’ presence signals a conservative baseline in the near term. Fantasy players should recalibrate Colts targets, expect a more structured attack, and view AR as a potential mid-season accelerator or trade chip. The league’s quarterback market is buzzing, with coaching shifts and trade chatter that could tilt value across multiple teams as August reshapes rosters.

Overall, the Colts’ QB dynamic elevates Jones’ floor and injects AR with a long-game upside. The surrounding cast—Pittman, Moss, and a healthier offensive line—offers day-to-day fantasy viability, while the risk-reward calculus for AR remains one of the season’s biggest storylines. Managers should monitor practice reports and usage in early weeks to adjust rosters accordingly.