Daniel Jones won the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback job, handing fantasy managers a clearer path to a weekly floor in a lineup built around Jonathan Taylor and Pittman. Jones signed a one-year, $14 million deal and arrives with veteran leadership in a system Steichen has thrived in before. The Colts eye a return to the playoffs after a 8-9 season, hoping Jones stabilizes the offense and unlocks the running game and trusted pass-catchers.

Jones’s arc includes a 2019 standout season with 3,205 passing yards, 15 TDs, plus 708 rushing yards and seven rushing scores. He’s 28, and his career shows a 64.1% completion rate with 70 TDs and 47 INTs. Richardson, the No. 4 pick in 2023, has shown progress but isn’t yet at Jones’s level in the line-of-scrimmage checks and ball placement. The Colts stressed development at the line, with Jones delivering steady checks and a veteran presence.

In the Colts’ RFQ, Jones inherits a weapon set featuring Taylor, Pittman, Downs, and rookie tight end Tyler Warren. He’s tasked with getting the most out of Taylor’s burst, Pittman’s consistency, Downs’s speed, and Warren’s red-zone potential. Steichen’s track record with Herbert and Hurts adds optimism for a smoother transition and a more efficient offense in 2025.

Preseason numbers show Jones at 17-of-32 for 245 yards, Richardson at 8-of-14 for 94 yards. Indy aims for a rebound season, leaning on a steady quarterback to maximize a playmaking trio and a young TE, while Richardson develops behind Jones and grows into a longer-term starter.