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It doesn’t matter if he’s banged up, bruised, bloodied or all of the above like he was in Germany last week, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones will always love a win.
The Colts earned their eighth win of the season, this time defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime thanks to another stellar performance from running back Jonathan Taylor, who has been among the MVP favorites 10 weeks into the season.
But Jones, the NFL’s leader in passing yards this season after a 255-yard performance with a touchdown pass in a 31-25 win in Berlin, deserves a lot of credit for how good the Colts have been. It’s fair to say that no one expected this Indianapolis group to be among the top Super Bowl contenders, but Jones and company have silenced all skeptics entering the bye week.
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Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts at the Olympiastadion on November 9, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
This time last season, Jones was in the mix for a franchise quarterback. The New York Giants, the team that selected him No. 6 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft and gave him a $160 million long-term extension in March 2023, cut him and released him. He ended up finding a home in Minnesota, where the Vikings signed him to their practice squad.
The truth was that Jones, and the rest of the NFL world, didn’t know where exactly he would land. More importantly, his days as a starting quarterback in this league were no longer guaranteed.
Of course, that all changed when he joined the Colts this offseason, won the quarterback competition with Anthony Richardson on the depth chart and has been very stable for head coach Shane Steichen ever since. It’s a fascinating story this season, but one that reflects players like Sam Darnold, his former Minnesota teammate, and Baker Mayfield.
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“I guess I haven’t given it much thought at this point,” Jones told Pak Gazette Digital when asked if he feels he could be the next quarterback to solidify a new home in the league. “We’re in the middle of it now, and like I said before, there’s still a lot ahead of us. But I feel very lucky to be here. This time, a year ago, it was obviously very different for me and I found out what was next and where I was going to go… The opportunity to join the Colts and play with these guys has been incredible. I’ve been very fortunate in that way, and yes, I think I’ve learned a lot in New York and started my career there. I’m grateful for that, but you try to learn along the way and take advantage of the opportunities. what you have.”
According to Jones, there is still a lot to do this season. As someone whose work ethic has never been questioned, he believes the bye week can be used to determine what needs to be cleaned. But there are certainly positives to take from what has happened in 10 games in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, California, on September 28, 2025. (Eric Thayer/AP Photo)
“Obviously, bigger soccer is what we’re looking forward to here in November and December,” said Jones, who was spending his first day back in the United States working with FedEx for its “Power Move” campaign. “So we’re certainly happy with where we are to start the season this way, but at this point, you try to take advantage of it and clean up what hurt you in some spots and see if that’s something you can build on for the rest of the season.”
The first goal is obviously to make the playoffs, which would be Jones’ second trip in his seven NFL seasons. He has one playoff victory under his belt, a victory over the Vikings during the 2022 season, which ultimately solidified the Giants’ belief that he was the quarterback of the future.
But perhaps the Colts have found their thing in Jones, who threw 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions while rushing for 143 yards and five scores. He signed a one-year, $14 million contract this offseason, making him a free agent at the end of the year.
Colts fans have enjoyed what “Indiana Jones” has brought to the position, and it’s clear he’s thriving with players like Taylor, who said Jones shares many similarities with his former Giants teammate Saquon Barkley. Rookie tight end Ty Warren and veteran receivers Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce and Josh Downs have played important roles in getting Jones open, and of course, the offensive line has done its part in both the running and passing game to keep the offense going.
Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts smiles during warmups before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
The pieces of the puzzle appear to be in place for the Colts. The question is: Will the quarterback stay in place?
“I will say I’ve really enjoyed it here,” Jones said when asked if he sees this as his long-term home. “We have a special group in the locker room. A special group of players. I really enjoy playing for these coaches, working with Shane and his staff.
“Indy is a sports town. They’re really passionate and supportive of us and all the teams here. As far as the future, I haven’t really thought about it much. We have a lot on our plate right now, but I really enjoy being here, and I’ve really liked it.”
