Daniel Jones won the Colts’ starting quarterback job, edging out Anthony Richardson in a competition that underscored Indy’s veteran-versus-prospect dynamic. Jones signed this offseason to bring stability to a room that features Richardson, who struggled to finish his sophomore season. Jones will pilot the Week 1 showdown with Miami, signaling a shift toward a steadier, more accurate passing attack for fantasy managers to trust early. Richardson remains a high-ceiling talent, but Jones’ familiarity with pro offenses and a veteran presence could tilt the Colts’ Week 1 game plan toward safer passes and more efficient drives.

Richardson’s 2023 line was underwhelming by any fantasy standard: 11 starts, 1,814 yards, eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions on a 47.7% completion clip. Jones, by contrast, has started 69 of 70 games, with a career arc that includes over 14,500 yards and 70 TDs on roughly 64% completions. Indy’s decision leans toward immediate stability, which translates into clearer short- to mid-range targets and a potentially more balanced attack. For fantasy, this elevates the Colts as a Week 1 streamer, while Richardson remains an upside play whose value could rise as the offense grows into his strengths.