Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, September 7th, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: CBS
Miami Dolphins
Quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa: SIT, QB2 (Startable in SuperFlex)
I wouldn’t be surprised if I wound up moving Tua Tagovailoa up a few spots in my Week 1 rankings come Saturday’s update. The matchup is relatively neutral, and there’s a good chance Tua has both De’Von Achane and Tyreek Hill at his disposal come Sunday. But the potentially combustible circumstances surrounding Hill’s status on the team had some gasoline sprinkled on it recently when Hill was not named a captain for the first time since donning the teal and orange. Tagovailoa is a decent Superflex starter as a QB2, but his range of outcomes is far too great for me to comfortably recommend him as a start in 1QB leagues.
Running Back
De’Von Achane: START, RB1
Ollie Gordon: FLEX, RB3
Jaylen Wright: SIT (if active)
The Dolphins’ backfield is one to keep a close eye on as we inch closer to Sunday. De’Von Achane‘s status is uncertain, although he’s trending towards suiting up against the Colts. Achane is explosive enough to warrant starting even if he’s eased into action in Week 1. Ollie Gordon would jump to a high-end FLEX if Achane were to miss Sunday. He’s a borderline FLEX play if Achane’s active. Jaylen Wright hasn’t been declared out as of the time of writing, but more than likely misses at least Week 1, if not multiple games.
Wide Receiver
Tyreek Hill: START, WR2
Jaylen Waddle: START, WR2
Malik Washington: SIT
I don’t care what anybody says about the Dolphins’ wide receiver room. We have zero clue what the target distribution is going to look like if Tyreek Hill is active. The toxic situation has eroded the once dependable floor of the 31-year-old speedster. I have zero shares of Hill this season, but if you do, starting him is a huge gamble. I believe in Jaylen Waddle, and almost listed him above Hill in the QBList Start/Sit hierarchy of listed position players. I’m much more comfortable starting Waddle than Hill and have him ranked as such. Malik Washington isn’t startable yet, but worthy of a stash if the Tyreek situation goes downHill…
fast.
Tight End
Darren Waller: SIT
Darren Waller has yet to practice three straight days and isn’t on the fantasy radar yet. You can stash him if you want, but he’s a waste of a roster spot in my opinion.
Indianapolis Colts
Quarterback
Daniel Jones: SIT, QB2 (Low-end start in SuperFlex)
I’m not quite ready to throw him into lineups just yet, but I’m keeping an eye on Daniel Jones. His rushing capability offers him a sneaky safe floor if he’s remotely competent through the air. If the Colts’ offensive line can keep him upright and offer Danny Dimes some time in the pocket, he has sneaky upside. Keep him on the bench, for now.
Running Back
Jonathan Taylor: START, RB1
Tyler Goodson: SIT
DJ Giddens: SIT
Jonathan Taylor is locked and loaded as a weekly starter, regardless of format. Jones starting over Anthony Richardson is a potential boost to JT’s value and usage in the passing game. Tyler Goodson and/or DJ Giddens could become FLEX viable if they can see enough target volume, but it’s way too early to consider starting either of them. Even in the deepest of leagues.
Wide Receiver
Michael Pittman Jr: FLEX, WR3
Josh Downs: FLEX, Borderline WR3
A.D. Mitchell: SIT
Alec Pierce: SIT
Trying to predict the target share among Colts wide receivers will likely be a frustrating endeavor this season. Michael Pittman Jr. has the most upside of the grouping, but Josh Downs should be significantly involved as well. But how much of that pie will be served to the uber-talented rookie tight end Tyler Warren? Alec Pierce and A.D. Mitchell are nothing more than desperation dart throw plays you pray come down with a deep touchdown.
Tight End
Tyler Warren: START, TE1
The upside is there for Tyler Warren to become a must-start fantasy tight end as soon as this season, but let me tell you a tale of two throws that shows the upside and downside of Daniel Jones at quarterback.
The Good:
Tyler Warren down the sideline from Daniel Jones!
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/S0wrhDePFD
— NFL (@NFL) August 16, 2025
The Bad and Ugly:
No pressure around Daniel Jones at all and still not even close with the throw to a comically open Tyler Warren
Hilarious QB manpic.twitter.com/JwFQlQ8pAn
— . (@J0nesToChina) August 16, 2025
You’re still starting Warren, but you have to be comfortable with his potential downside.