Daniel Jones fantasy outlook — Week 8
Daniel Jones (QB, IND) is our QB29 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 7.2 fantasy points at JAX. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET.
Data on this page is as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
Read the full Daniel Jones Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 QB Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 7.2 pts
- QB rank
- #29
- Rostered
- 13%
- Started
- 3%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Daniel Jones (IND QB), our QB29 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at JAX, projecting 7.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally wants fireworks, and 9.8 points below a typical starter isn't fireworks. 3% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 7.2 points is roughly 58% short of the QB baseline, and I rank on output, not name recognition. The Pepper Meter cools him to Mild, and that reading is doing its job.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Daniel Jones (IND QB), our QB29 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at JAX, projecting 7.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina would rather take the cheaper, steadier option than 9.8 points of shortfall. 7.2 points is roughly 58% short of the QB baseline, and I honestly rank on output, not name recognition. Facing JAX away from home, the script reads neutral to friendly, not scary. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.