Riley Leonard
Quarterback
Ht: 6' 4" Wt: 213 Age: 23 Exp: 0 years College: Notre Dame Drafted: 2025 R6 189
Avg FF PTS
8.69
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
43.45
Position Rank: 49th
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-17.62
Week 22
Posted: 1/04/2026 10:12 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard completed 21 of 34 for 270 yards and two touchdowns against one interception and a lost fumble in a Week 18 loss to the Houston Texans. He ran three times for 21 yards and a score.
Huddle Up: Leonard got the start in the Colts' season finale and had a decent game. Even with Daniel Jones a pending free agent, it is doubtful that Leonard will be tagged to take over the reigns in 2026.
Posted: 12/30/2025 2:01 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard will start in Week 18 against the Houston Texans.
Huddle Up: With the team out of the playoffs, Leonard is thrown to the wolves against a ferocious defense instead of Philip Rivers. It's a poor matchup, and it's not one you should mess with in fantasy.
Posted: 12/28/2025 3:52 pm GMT
The Indianapolis Colts are likely to start QB Riley Leonard in Week 18's game versus the Houston Texans, after the team was mathematically eliminated from postseason contention Saturday, Dec. 27, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Huddle Up: QB Philip Rivers will still serve as the Colts' starter for Week 17's game against the Jaguars because Jacksonville is still jockeying for playoff seeding but the 44-year-old veteran should only be a starting option in deeper two-quarterback leagues. Leonard should be owned in all dynasty leagues, although it remains to be seen how he fits into the Colts' 2026 plans, as QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) continues to recover from a torn Achilles tendon.
Posted: 12/13/2025 4:06 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard (knee) could see some playing time in Week 15's game versus the Seattle Seahawks, even though QB Philip Rivers has been named the starting quarterback, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Huddle Up: Both Rivers and Leonard received snaps with the first-team offense throughout the week, with Leonard being a full participant in all three of the Colts' practice sessions despite a knee injury. Neither quarterback should be viewed as a recommended fantasy option this week because of a difficult matchup against the Seattle defense.
Posted: 12/12/2025 8:02 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf), WR Anthony Gould (foot), and OT Braden Smith (concussion, neck) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 15. DL DeForest Buckner (neck) was limited in practice all week and has been ruled out. DE Tyquan Lewis (ankle) practiced in full on Friday, Dec. 12, and is listed as questionable. LB Zaire Franklin (knee, rest) did not practice on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report. DE Samson Ebukam (rest) was limited in practice on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report. WR Josh Downs (ankle), CB Jaylon Jones (back), QB Riley Leonard (knee), WR Alec Pierce (rib), and DL Grover Stewart (rest) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Posted: 12/11/2025 7:48 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf), WR Anthony Gould (foot), OT Braden Smith (concussion, neck), and DL Grover Stewart (rest) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 11. DL DeForest Buckner (neck) and DE Tyquan Lewis (ankle) were limited in practice on Thursday. WR Josh Downs (ankle), LB Zaire Franklin (knee), CB Jaylon Jones (back), QB Riley Leonard (knee), and WR Alec Pierce (rib) practiced in full.
Posted: 12/11/2025 7:46 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard (knee) fully participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 11.
Huddle Up: Leonard seems to be on track to be available for the Week 15 game, but it is not known if he will be named the starter for the game. Fantasy players can monitor the situation but can avoid him even if he joins the starting lineup this week.
Posted: 12/10/2025 8:59 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf), WR Anthony Gould (foot), DE Tyquan Lewis (ankle) and OT Braden Smith (concussion, neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. DT DeForest Buckner (neck) was limited during practice. WR Josh Downs (ankle), LB Zaire Franklin (knee), CB Jaylon Jones (back), QB Riley Leonard (knee) and WR Alec Pierce (rib) fully participated in practice.
Posted: 12/10/2025 8:50 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Huddle Up: Leonard is the leading candidate to start for the Colts this week if he is cleared to play and posted decent numbers in relief last week. He may not be asked to do much in Week 15 and can be avoided in leagues.
Posted: 12/10/2025 4:34 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard (knee) will practice this week, but his status is up in the air for Week 15, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
Huddle Up: Steichen was coy when asked who will start but said that Philip Rivers came there to play. Neither QB is much of an option against the Seattle Seahawks.
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