Daniel Jones Gives Stern Remark to Colts Critics

The Chargers had the likes of safety Derwin James, linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu, and pass-rusher Khalil Mack, yet Jones still completed 23/34 passes for 288 passing yards and two touchdowns. Through seven games, Jones now has 10 TD passes, four scores on the ground, and a mere three turnovers.

Nobody could have seen this coming, except for the coaches and players within the walls of the Colts franchise. Jones was signed to compete with the fourth-overall investment, Anthony Richardson Sr. Initially, there wasn't much thought to the one-year deal Jones was signed to.

It seemed like the QB tilt was a close one, with Richardson possibly having the edge with athleticism, ceiling, and explosive capabilities. It also didn't seem like Jones had a substantial lead over Richardson, but that wasn't the case.

Jones has been a surgeon for Shane Steichen's offense, integrating perfectly with Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Warren, Michael Pittman Jr., a dominant offensive line, and the rest of Indy's offensive weaponry.

When Jones mentioned that people on the outside 'didn't know much,' he was spot-on. Even media members like myself who attended training camp and physically watched the QB competition between him and Richardson didn't have an exact bead on the ultimate decision.

Jones' ascension after six brutal years in the Meadowlands has been nothing short of extraordinary, and his squad has more potential and momentum than any other team in the league through seven weeks of the 2025 season.

The Colts begin the tougher part of their schedule after Week 8 when they host the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium, so Jones and the offense must be at their best to traverse teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Seattle Seahawks.

But if these first seven games are any indication of what's to come, the Colts might just earn a first-round bye in the 2025 playoffs and make a legitimate Super Bowl case.