Daniel Jones
26-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
909
TD
2
INT
6
YDS
206
TD
1
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Jones missed three games last year before tearing his ACL in his first game back. He underwent surgery in late November, so it's possible he's not ready Week 1, in which case Drew Lock will start. The Giants presumably already regret the four-year extension with $92 million guaranteed that Jones signed last offseason. He again was accurate in his six games last season -- 75.0 on-target percentage (5th, min.160 attempts) and 67.5 completion percentage (7th) -- but it, again, was built almost solely on short passes. His average target depth was a scant 6.8 yards (36th) as just 6.9 percent of his attempts traveled 20-plus yards (38th). Of his 13 deep passes, he completed two and had one intercepted. Jones lacks elite arm strength, but his troubles were also a product of having the league's worst offensive line and a receiving corps that ranked last in the league in separation. The latter will be helped by sixth overall draft pick Malik Nabers, who ran a 4.35 40 at his pro day and immediately becomes the No. 1 WR, while the former is helped by the signings of guards Jon Runyan and Aaron Stinnie. The remaining ensemble, though, is still an unimpressive lot, especially after the Giants lost RB Saquon Barkley and replaced him with Devin Singletary. The dink-and-dunk approach can work in fantasy when supplemented with elite rushing -- Jones finished as QB9 in 2022, after all. Last season, though, his per-game rushing average dropped by 10 yards, and that was before the knee injury. Read Past Outlooks
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Expects to be ready by Week 1
Jones (knee) said Thursday he anticipates starting Week 1, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones has been participating in 7-on-7 drills at OTAs and said "I don't have any doubt about it" when asked whether he'd suit up to take on the Vikings in Week 1. Additionally, he's already shed his knee brace in workouts, and all signs are that his recovery from a right ACL tear is proceeding smoothly. Jones signed a four-year, $160 million extension last offseason, but that may not give him significant job security if he logs an uninspiring 2024 campaign given both his injury history, and his terrible start to the 2023 season. It may not even be out of the realm of possibility that Drew Lock pushes for the Giants' starting gig, should he log a strong offseason.
Jones has been participating in 7-on-7 drills at OTAs and said "I don't have any doubt about it" when asked whether he'd suit up to take on the Vikings in Week 1. Additionally, he's already shed his knee brace in workouts, and all signs are that his recovery from a right ACL tear is proceeding smoothly. Jones signed a four-year, $160 million extension last offseason, but that may not give him significant job security if he logs an uninspiring 2024 campaign given both his injury history, and his terrible start to the 2023 season. It may not even be out of the realm of possibility that Drew Lock pushes for the Giants' starting gig, should he log a strong offseason.
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13.1%Avg Target Depth
6.7 YdsSack Rate
15.8%Avg Receiver YAC
4.2 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Height
6' 5"Weight
230 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.81 secShuttle Time
4.41 secCone Drill
7.00 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
120 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
32.50 in
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Confident about Week 1 readiness
Jones, who's in the midst of recovering from a torn ACL he suffered on Oct. 8 of last season, says he has "no doubt" he'll be ready to play Week 1 against the Vikings, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones is already participating in OTAs, working in both individual and 7-on-7 drills this week. Jones reported feeling good afterwards, and the fact he's not even wearing a brace on his knee supports the notion he'll not only be ready for the season opener, but potentially for all of training camp on an unrestricted basis as well.
Jones is already participating in OTAs, working in both individual and 7-on-7 drills this week. Jones reported feeling good afterwards, and the fact he's not even wearing a brace on his knee supports the notion he'll not only be ready for the season opener, but potentially for all of training camp on an unrestricted basis as well.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Jones again dink-and-dunked his way around the field last season, but he finished QB9 in fantasy thanks to top-tier rushing production -- fifth among QBs with 708 rushing yards, third with seven rushing TDs. His accuracy improved, as his on-target rate increased to 76.1 percent with his completion percentage hitting 67.2. But that's mostly because his average target depth slumped to a career-low 6.4 yards -- 31st in the league -- as Jones rarely looked downfield. Just 4.4 percent of his attempts traveled beyond 20 yards, easily the lowest in the league. No surprise, his YPA again lagged, ranking 24th at 6.8 (he’s never broken 7.0). While he doesn't have elite arm strength, Jones' downfield limitations have at least as much to do with a lack of quality wide receivers. The Giants weren't blind to the problem this offseason, but their free-agent ventures netted only Parris Campbell and Jamison Crowder. The big move was a trade for TE Darren Waller, who will be an upgrade even if he doesn’t return to his peak form. Jones has made steady progress in the turnover department, leading the league last season with a 1.1 INT percentage (and only three lost fumbles), and the Giants were confident enough to give him a four-year, $160 million contract this offseason. He now gets a second year working with coach Brian Daboll, who helped shape Josh Allen into a top QB in Buffalo. Still, the rushing production can do only so much for Jones' fantasy value -- he probably needs to stretch the field more to stay in the top 10 of fantasy QBs.
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Continues to progress in rehab
Jones (knee) took part in 7-on-7 drills during Monday's OTA, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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Running and cutting in ACL rehab
Jones (knee) said Wednesday that he's been running and making cuts during his rehab from a torn right ACL, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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Hopes to be fully cleared for camp
Jones noted Monday that he hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery from Nov. 22 surgery to address a right ACL tear, Darryl Slater of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
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Expected to start once healthy
Coach Brian Daboll isn't sure if Jones (knee) will be ready for Week 1 but told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Saturday that Jones will be "the guy" at quarterback once he's able to play.
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Resumes throwing
General manager Joe Schoen said Monday that Jones (knee) has resumed stationary throwing and is on track to be ready for training camp, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
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