The Colts look to roll into this matchup against a struggling Raiders squad and continue building momentum.
Taylor and Jeanty will be a Key Head to Head Matchup
Quick Start/Sit Table
| Player | Start/Sit | Meter (🔥 Strong Start / ❄️ Sit / 🌙 Sleeper / 💪 Flex) |
| Jonathan Taylor | Start | 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | Start | 💪💪💪💪 |
| Tyler Warren | Start | 🔥🔥🔥 |
| Daniel Jones | Start | 🔥🔥🔥 |
| Ashton Jeanty | Flex | 💪💪💪 |
| Geno Smith | Sit | ❄️❄️ |
| Brock Bowers | Sit | ❄️❄️ |
| Jakobi Meyers | Sleeper | 🌙🌙 |
| Ian Thomas (TE) | Sleeper | 🌙 |
| Carter Runyon (TE) | Sleeper | 🌙🌙 |
The Skinny
Daniel Jones has erased doubts about his future as Indianapolis’ starter, looking confident and efficient under center. The Raiders, meanwhile, have been inconsistent on offense and could be without key playmakers in the passing game, making them hard to trust in fantasy formats.
This matchup leans heavily toward the Colts, who feature one of the league’s best backs in Jonathan Taylor and reliable offensive pieces like Michael Pittman Jr., rookie TE Tyler Warren, and rising RB Ashton Jeanty. For the Raiders, Jakobi Meyers has separated himself as a steady target-getter, while sleeper tight ends could emerge if injuries linger at the position.
Start ‘Em
🔥 Jonathan Taylor – RB, Colts
Taylor has been everything Indy could ask for this season. The Raiders’ run defense has been shredded repeatedly, and Taylor is the engine of this offense. Expect a heavy workload and big fantasy output.
Projection: 21 carries, 112 yards, 1 TD; 3 receptions, 18 yards
💪 Michael Pittman Jr. – WR, Colts
Pittman remains one of the most underrated possession receivers in the league. His red-zone presence keeps him fantasy relevant every week. He’s a steady WR2/flex option in PPR formats.
Projection: 6 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD
🔥 Tyler Warren – TE, Colts
The rookie continues to grow into his role, becoming a reliable chain-mover for Jones. The Raiders have struggled against tight ends, making Warren a sneaky solid start.
Projection: 4 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD
🔥 Daniel Jones – QB, Colts
Jones has been sharp, protecting the football while showing chemistry with his playmakers. He’s not an every-week starter yet, but in 12-14 team leagues or for injury fill-ins, he’s proven serviceable with some rushing upside.
Projection: 236 passing yards, 2 TDs; 32 rushing yards
💪 Ashton Jeanty – RB, Colts
Jeanty is finding his footing and could see an increased role as Taylor’s complement. With opposing RBs having success recently against Las Vegas, Jeanty has sneaky RB2/flex appeal.
Projection: 9 carries, 38 yards; 3 receptions, 31 yards, 1 TD
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Sit ’Em
❄️ Geno Smith – QB, Raiders
Smith’s play has been wildly inconsistent, with poor decision-making costing drives. Until he shows consistency, he’s better left on benches—even in superflex formats.
Projection: 212 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
❄️ Brock Bowers – TE, Raiders
Bowers missed Thursday’s practice and has been slowed all year by nagging injuries. Even if active, his usage and effectiveness have dropped. He’s not a trustworthy start.
Projection: 3 receptions, 27 yards
Sleepers
🌙 Jakobi Meyers – WR, Raiders
Meyers has become the most dependable option in the Raiders’ passing attack, outpacing Tre Tucker in both targets and production. In a game where Vegas could be trailing, Meyers offers sneaky flex value.
Projection: 7 receptions, 64 yards
🌙 Ian Thomas – TE, Raiders
If Bowers and Mayer can’t go, Thomas could slide into snaps. He’s more of a desperation TE streamer but could pick up a few dump-offs in garbage time.
Projection: 3 receptions, 22 yards
🌙 Carter Runyon – TE, Raiders
Runyon, the athletic rookie out of Towson 🐯, may get an opportunity if injuries force him onto the field. His athleticism gives him higher upside than Thomas, especially in the red zone.
Wrap Up
The Colts are in control of this matchup from a fantasy perspective. Jonathan Taylor remains a must-start centerpiece, while Pittman, Warren, and Jeanty round out strong supporting options. Daniel Jones is proving to be more than just a streamer, flashing solid fantasy value with improved confidence.
For the Raiders, it’s slim pickings. Jakobi Meyers offers flex value due to target volume, while backup tight ends like Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon are deep-league dart throws if the team’s starters are sidelined. Meanwhile, Geno Smith and Brock Bowers are sits until further notice.
This one looks like a Colts-heavy fantasy matchup, with the Raiders struggling to find reliable contributors outside of Meyers.
