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Anthony Richardson was one of the more polarizing players entering last year's draft season. Proponents of Richardson pointed to his rookie production in 2023 that saw him score seven total TDs against only one interception. Critics pointed to his underdeveloped throwing ability and a playing style that lent itself to injury. Taken in most leagues as a QB1 in 2024, Richardson proceeded to have arguably the most disappointing season of any viable signal-caller in fantasy football. Eleven games played, 14 total TDs, 12 INTS and a 47.7% competition rate.
Prospects for success aren't much higher for Richardson entering 2025 than they were when the 2024 season ended. He reportedly experienced shoulder soreness earlier this summer, with coaches saying they had no timetable for his return. Those concerns seem to be diminished, as Richardson is participating in training camp.
Daniel Jones' presence is a major hindrance to Richardson's fantasy stock as well as a camp battle for the starting QB is happening. It would also seem logical that Richardson has an even shorter leash than he did last season, so any struggles he may experience in 2025 could find him on the bench. For these reasons, I would suggest leaving Richardson for others to draft. He's simply too volatile a player to rely on.
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Colts announce Daniel Jones as starting QB for Week 1
"Not a short-term arrangement"
By: Mike Krueger | Tue Aug 19, 10:50 am
|  | A QB decision in Indy: Colts named Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for their Sept. 7 regular-season opener vs. the Miami Dolphins, per @HolderStephen and me. Colts HC Shane Steichen is not planning for this to be a short-term arrangement for Daniel Jones. “He's the starting QB for the season,” Steichen told reporters today. “I don’t want to have a short leash on that.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Anthony Richardson failed to impress the coaches enough that they made a point of saying this is Jones' job for the season. Regardless, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Richardson under center at some point in 2025. This move is good sign for the fantasy values of Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs (hamstring). Pittman and Downs are hovering around the WR45 range in Half-PPR leagues.
|  More shoulder issues for Anthony Richardson
Expected to be back during training camp
By: Mike Krueger | Thu Jun 5, 12:51 pm
| | Colts HC Shane Steichen said QB Anthony Richardson is dealing with a shoulder injury and will not participate in mini-camp next week. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Here we go again. Reportedly, Richardson had some aggravation to his right shoulder last week - the same shoulder he's had an issue with in the past. This will set him back in open QB competition with Daniel Jones. Jones has the current advantage while Richardson's fantasy stock is on the decline.
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