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2025 Indianapolis Colts Fantasy Preview

Jonathan Taylor Indianapolis Colts

2025 Indianapolis Colts Fantasy Preview The Colts are at a crossroads, with a regime firmly on the hot seat and mired in quarterback purgatory, despite investing the No. 4 overall pick on Anthony Richardson two years ago. Richardson has been a disaster as a passer and can’t stay healthy. He completed a horrendous 47.7 percent of his passes in his sophomore season, with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Shane Steichen was forced to play musical chairs at QB with Joe Flacco before returning to Richardson in a lost season. Now, Steichen added Daniel Jones as insurance. Jones fizzled out in New York and has also been hampered by developmental issues. Indianapolis has plenty of skill-position talent, but poor play-calling and QB play are the biggest obstacles preventing this group from achieving success. The offensive line and RB Jonathan Taylor have been bright spots in an otherwise underwhelming Indy offense. The front five accumulated the No. 4 run-blocking grade per PFF, but lost C Ryan Kelly and LG Will Fries to the Vikings. Despite missing three games, Taylor had his finest campaign since 2021, ranking seventh at running back with 17.6 fantasy points per game. The Colts added Khalil Herber and rookie D.J. Giddens, but Taylor’s three-down role is secure, making him an excellent RB1 to target in the second round of fantasy drafts. Indianapolis ranked 25th with 197.7 passing yards per game and last in completion rate (56.3 percent). However, Josh Downs and Michael Pittman posted similar top-40 wide receiver numbers. Downs shined in his second season, snagging 72 of 107 targets. Pittman’s numbers (69/808/3) fell off dramatically, but both wideouts remain solid mid-round depth targets whose volume gives them weekly starter upside. WR Alec Pierce had the best showing of his career but remains an erratic fantasy option as the club’s main deep threat. Pierce had five games with 16-plus fantasy points and six with fewer than five points. A.D. Mitchell topped 50 yards once in a forgettable rookie campaign. Nabbed 14th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Tyler Warren will stabilize an unproductive rotation of middling tight ends. Warren was considered the top tight end in the draft and was expected to warrant top-10 attention. He’s a phenomenal downfield threat and another weapon at Richardson’s disposal. It’s time for Richardson and the Colts’ brass to put up or shut up. Fantasy Grade: C QB Richardson, Anthony, IND [QB1]  Anthony Richardson was a highly coveted breakout pick last summer, but his sophomore campaign brought more highs than lows. While Richardson is an extraordinary rusher who delivered three 20-plus point games, his erratic accuracy (47.7 percent) resulted in a benching and overall QB25 season. Time is running out for GM Chris Ballard, head coach Shane Steichen, and Richardson, who faces competition for his job from Daniel Jones. We anticipate Richardson opening the season as Indy’s starter, but he must make significant and immediate improvement as a passer to retain that job and deliver on his immense fantasy upside. ADVICE: Elite runner with top-10 upside, but an equally precipitous floor. QB Jones, Daniel, IND [QB2] After a tumultuous 2024 season, in which he threw for 2,070 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions over 10 games before being released by the Giants, Daniel Jones signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts. Currently positioned as the backup to Anthony Richardson, Jones’s fantasy relevance hinges on Richardson’s performance. Should Richardson struggle, Jones could step in, offering a dual-threat capability reminiscent of his 2022 season, where he amassed 708 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. While his 2024 QBR of 47.8 ranked 26th, a change in scenery might rekindle his fantasy potential. ADVICE: Could see some starts but is only relevant in deep Superflex leagues. RB Taylor, Jonathan, IND [RB1]  Jonathan Taylor led all running backs with a massive 88.4 percent opportunity share and ranked 2nd in snap rate (80.5 percent). All that usage resulted in 1,431 rushing yards (4th), 12 touchdowns (8th), and 17.6 fantasy points per contest (RB7). However, Taylor missed multiple games with injury. That has now happened in four of his five NFL seasons. And, his usage in the passing game eroded. D.J. Giddens will further limit Taylor’s involvement in the passing game, as will the Colts’ worrisome quarterback situation. Taylor remains one of the best breakaway runners in the league, but he’s a notch below the three-down bellcow backs. ADVICE: RB1 that lacks the receiving chops to post top-5 numbers. RB Giddens, DJ, IND [RB2]  ADVICE: Giddens posted back-to-back 1,500-plus yard seasons at Kansas State. He has elite metrics and excels as a receiver. Giddens has a clear path to be Jonathan Taylor’s backup and is one of the top handcuffs to target late. RB Herbert, Khalil, IND [RB3]  Middling option on the track to be a journeyman. We expect Herbert to open camp as Indy’s No. 2 back, but he could eventually cede that role to D.J. Giddens. WR Downs, Josh, IND [WR1]  Josh Downs overcame poor quarterback play to rank 32nd in fantasy points per game (13.1). The Colts ranked last in adjusted completion rate (67 percent) and 27th with 211.7 passing yards per game. Downs was targeted at a higher rate than Michael Pittman and was the more productive player. Downs was PFF’s No. 12-grade wideout, running 84.5 percent of his snaps in the slot. Indianapolis is bringing back the key players from last year and has added uninspiring Daniel Jones to the mix. Downs’s role is secure, making him a quality team WR1 that can be drafted in WR3 territory. ADVICE: Strong middle-round value target with WR2 upside. WR Pittman, Michael, IND [WR2]  Pittman’s play dropped off after posting his best numbers in 2023. Even though he ranked 24th with 111 targets, Pittman’s weekly fantasy average declined by 24 percent. Like his running mate, Josh Downs, poor QB play was the catalyst. There wasn’t a significant dip in metrics or usage, and Pittman only missed one game. Downs’s ascension factors in, but the two teammates’

2024 New York Giants Fantasy Preview

2024 New York Giants Fantasy Preview After a surprisingly successful 2022 campaign, New York had a disastrous 2023 season. Unfortunately, the offense could look worse in 2024 after losing RB Saquon Barkley. The Giants found a replacement for Barkley in

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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3

Christian McCaffrey

Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3 Last week’s battle was as high-scoring and entertaining as we expected. For Week 3, old NFC rivals square off. However, injuries to both teams will have an impact. FullTime Fantasy‘s Thursday Night Football Preview:

Last week’s battle was as high-scoring and entertaining as we expected. For Week 3, old NFC rivals square off. However, injuries to both teams will have an impact. FullTime Fantasy‘s Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3 breaks down the Giants versus 49ers grudge match.

New York pulled off an improbable comeback on Sunday in Arizona but must avoid getting down early to this talented San Francisco squad. Also, the Giants are expected to be without their top offensive weapon.

The 49ers look like one of the best teams in football. San Francisco has won 12 of their last 18 against the G-Men and enter this game as 9.5-point favorites.

Matchup 

TEAM OFFENSE PASS RUSH YDS/PLAY POINTS
New York Giants 23 24 13 25 28
San Francisco 49ers 7 16 3 2 3

Things looked dire for the Giants last week. After getting drubbed in their opener, Brian Daboll’s team found themselves down 20-0 at halftime against the lowly Arizona Cardinals in Glendale on Sunday. Fortunately, the Giants stormed back and outscored the Cards 31-7 in the second half to improve to 1-1.

Playing that lackadaisically won’t work against Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers.

San Francisco beat the Rams to improve to 2-0. The 49ers boast the league’s No. 7 offense and have also allowed the third-fewest points in the league. Shanahan’s crew can win via the pass or run and will bring it defensively.

Also, the Giants will be without their best weapon, RB Saquon Barkley. This complicates things for Daboll and company. Also, the Giants will be without  Andrew Thomas and Ben Bredeson on the offensive line.

However, this game still has significant fantasy football and DFS implications that we will break down in this Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3…

How will Thursday’s Giants vs. 49ers game go?

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2023 New York Giants Outlook

Saquon Barkley

2023 New York Giants Outlook The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player

2023 New York Giants Outlook

The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player preview of all 32 teams from football legend Shawn Childs.

Also, check out Jody Smith’s NFL offensive line rankings and exclusive 2023 Strength of Schedule analysis.

Up next in our extensive NFL and fantasy football preview series is Shawn’s deep dive into the 2023 New York Giants Outlook.

— Quarterback —

Daniel Jones

Over his first three seasons with the Giants, Jones posted a 12-25 record with 45 passing touchdowns and 49 turnovers (29 interceptions and 36 fumbles – 20 lost). He added value to their run game (172/1,000/5 – 5.8 yards per rush), but Jones gained only 6.6 yards per pass attempt in his career. Five of his six 300-yard passing games came in his rookie season. 

In 2021, he missed the final six matchups with a neck injury that didn’t require surgery. His only game of value came in Week 2 (429/2) while failing to deliver over two scores in any contest.

Jones set a career-best with his completion rate (67.2) last season, giving him three consecutive years of improvement. The change in coaching staff allowed him to be much more active in the run game (120/708/7), but he averaged only 29.5 passes over his 16 starts. Over his last 41 games, Jones threw only 36 passing touchdowns. His best growth area in 2022 was turnovers (five interceptions and three lost fumbles). He passed for more than 300 yards three times (341/1, 334/1, and 301/2) while finishing with 200 or fewer passing yards in 12 of his 18 matchups (including the postseason). 

Fantasy Outlook: Despite missing one game, Jones finished 12th in quarterback scoring (329/05) in four-point passing touchdowns leagues. He scored more than 30.00 fantasy points in four games (30.80, 30.05, 37.95, and 30.85), two of which came from big days on the ground (11/107/1 and 11/91/2). This draft season, Jones is the 15th quarterback off the board. New York gave him a big-play wideout in this year’s draft, suggesting a new top in his yards per pass attempt (6.8 or below in all four seasons in the NFL). With 525 pass attempts, Jones has a chance at 4,300 combined yards with about 27 touchdowns.

Other Options: Tyrod Taylor, DeVito

— Running Backs —

The running back production for the Giants had a significant jump last year. They had 46 more rushing attempts than in 2021 but gained 408 rushing yards while setting three-year tops in yards per rush (4.4) and rushing touchdowns (13). On the downside, New York gave their backs fewer chances in the passing game (84/528/0), with continued weakness in their yards per catch (6.3). They finished with 2,228 combined yards with 13 touchdowns and 84 catches (22.64 FPPG in PPR formats).

Saquon Barkley

In his rookie season, Barkley ranked second in running back scoring (385.80 in PPR leagues – 2,028 combined yards with 15 touchdowns and 91 catches). He gained 1,441 combined yards the following year with eight touchdowns and 52 catches over 13 games (high-ankle sprain). His success over his first 29 games came to 21.65 fantasy points per game. 

A torn ACL in his right knee in 2020 led to only two games of action (94 yards and six catches on 25 touches).

In 2021, Barkley struggled over his first two games (23/83 – 3.6 yards per catch and three catches for 13 yards) before looking sharp over the next two weeks (220 combined with three touchdowns and 11 catches). Unfortunately, a left ankle injury in Week 5 led to him missing most of his next five games. When Barkley returned to the lineup, the Giants’ offense lacked a pulse, leading to a dull finish to the season (521 combined yards with one score and 27 catches). He gained only 3.7 yards per rush and 4.9 yards per catch over this span.

The change in coaching staff in 2022 led to Barkley getting 352 touches, leading to career-highs in carries (295), rushing yards (1,312), and rushing touchdowns (13). He had nine plays of 20 yards or more, with three reaching the 40-yard mark. New York struggled to get him in space in the passing game (5.9 yards per catch). Barkley rushed for more than 100 yards in four games (18/164/1, 31/146, 24/110, and 35/152/1) but none after Week 10. 

Fantasy Outlook: He finished fifth in running back scoring (284.50) in PPR leagues while delivering only one impact game (33.40 fantasy points in Week 1). Barkley scored between 17.00 and 27.50 fantasy points in 10 of his 18 starts. His lowest three outputs (6.80, 7.80, and 10.20 fantasy points) came over his final six matchups. In mid-June, Barkley is the fifth running back drafted with an early second-round ADP. The Giants gave him a franchise tag this spring, possibly inviting a holdout this summer and into the season. With the Giants trending up, I believe Barkley will get signed before the start of the season. He has an upside of 1,800 combined yards with double-digit scores and 70 catches. 

Eric Gray

Over the past three seasons at Oklahoma, Gray had caught 86 of his 106 targets for 712 yards and four touchdowns. His best opportunity in the run game came in 2022 (213/1,366/11), where he set a four-year high in yards per rush (6.4). Gray gained 3,816 combined yards with 26 scores and 99 catches in his 47 games in college. 

Fantasy Outlook: Gray gives New York an upside RB2 for…

 

 

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