Daniel Jones
QB · Indianapolis Colts
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 9:38 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
11.2 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 PM ET
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Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Daniel Jones has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Jacksonville Jaguars. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 11.2 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 214.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 196.0. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
JAX
Jacksonville Jaguars
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
214.7n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +18.7 against the preceding three games.
15.7n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +10 against the preceding three games.
9.5n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +0.4 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 214.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 196.0 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 15.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 5.7 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 9.5 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 9.1 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hand | Observation time is not available. |
| Andrew Ogletree | Questionable | Did Not Participate In Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Anthony Gould | Out | Full Participation in Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Bryce Boettcher | Questionable | Did Not Participate In Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| CJ Allen | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Justin Walley | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Matt Goncalves | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| Sauce Gardner | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Tim Smith | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyler Warren | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
9.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
8.9
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
8.2
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | MIN | 3.6 | 108 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 6 | TEN | 13.8 | 269 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 5 | PIT | 11.1 | 267 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 4 | WAS | 7.9 | 143 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 3 | HOU | 7.9 | 235 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 2 | KC | 11.4 | 210 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 1 | BAL | 9.0 | 166 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 / 14 | JAX | 0.8 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
He returned last year to start three games for the Colts, after Indianapolis lost starter Daniel Jones to a torn Achilles tendon.Rivers has been coaching high-school football since 2021.
It took until quite literally the last play, but the Browns beat the Titans. Daniel Jones threw an interception.
They're currently slated to send the No. 7 overall pick to New York this year, a true "kicking someone when they're down" scenario.But Caleb Williams is not Daniel Jones, and therefore, this huge all-in move is betting on someone worth betting on.
Colts' Shane Steichen says he's not considering benching QB Daniel Jones Oct 25, 7:22 PM ET
Vikings defense clamps down on Daniel Jones and the Colts for a 16-10 victory to stay undefeated Oct 25, 4:16 PM ET
Unbeaten Vikings' dominant defense presents an untimely test for Daniel Jones and the reeling Colts Oct 22, 3:40 PM ET