July 5, 2021

2021 is lining up to be the make-or-break year for third-year quarterback Daniel Jones. Jones regressed his second season thanks to a host of injuries around him and a lack of quality weapons, lowering his passing yardage (3,027 to 2,943) and touchdowns (24 to 11) from his rookie season. Jones did cut down on his interceptions (12 to 10) and improved his rushing totals (279 to 423), but he's extremely careless with the football, totaling 29 fumbles in his first 27 games . The Giants committed considerable resources to improve the offense around Jones this past offseason, signing Kenny Golladay and John Ross in free agency while also drafting Kadarius Toney in the first round. Jones is being drafted as the QB19, which seems appropriate given his career thus far. The return of Saquon Barkley, Evan Engram, Sterling Shepard, and Darius Slayton, combined with the additions of Golladay and Toney, give him the best supporting cast of his career. He also possesses a rushing ability that typically isn't seen in quarterbacks taken in the back half of fantasy drafts. A 3,500 passing yard season with over 500 rushing yards is very possible, and a reduction of turnovers (22 interceptions and fumbles in 2021) would make him a late-round value. Jones is an excellent value as a fantasy QB2 this upcoming season that can easily work his way into starting lineups if he develops or has an advantageous matchup.--Dan Fornek