The Indianapolis Colts will host the Houston Texans in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Daniel Jones.
Is Daniel Jones Playing in Week 13?
Jones is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Colts’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jones in Week 13?
Jones was effective on Sunday in Kansas City, but he failed to reach 200 passing yards for the first time this season and failed to clear 20 rushing yards for the seventh time in an eight-game sample.
The chunk play of last week (48-yard completion to Ashton Dulin) came thanks to the pressure that Jonathan Taylor puts on opponents. He pulled back a handoff on a third-and-short situation, picking a part of a secondary that overcommitted to the run.
Things like that are how Jones can threaten the top 15 in any given week. Well, that and channeling 21 of 31 targets to his three primary receiving weapons (Tyler Warren, Michael Pittman, and Josh Downs).
There are paths to success, but I said it when Indy went on their bye, and I’ll repeat it: I don’t have Jones ranked as a fantasy starter moving forward. This is obviously a tough matchup, and he still has two games with the opportunistic Jags on top of a Week 15 showdown in Seattle left on the schedule.
I’d rather piece together the position via streaming options than rely on Jones getting my fantasy team to the finish line.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jones’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Jones is projected to score 11.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jones to throw for 146 yards and 0.6 passing touchdowns with 0.5 interceptions. Jones could also add 25 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Texans at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 13 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
