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By James Brizuela
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The Indianapolis Colts are a on a historic run in 2025. The team is currently 6-1 and looks to be like the biggest threat to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC. This has been powered by a complete resurgence from Daniel Jones, who took a shot at doubters following the team's current success.
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With a historic offense brewing, and a defense that has 11 turnovers in the NFL, this team is starting to look very special. At the head of it all is Jones, who was cast out by the New York Giants a mere season ago.
Jones spent nearly the first six seasons of his career with the Giants, but injuries and a poor offensive line led to his being benched and then cut. He would join the Minnesota Vikings to backup Sam Darnold to finish out the 2024 season.
Oddly enough, Jones began to make noise in Colts training camp, eventually beating out Anthony Richardson for the starting role. While many questioned the move from Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen, he clearly saw something many else did not.
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Jones has 1,790 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also has 83 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Whatever the system is that Steichen and the offense are running seems perfect for Jones, and he let everyone know it following the team's Week 7 win.
When speaking to Evan Washburn, Jones talked about the semantics that every quarterback states when things are going well. However, Washburn pointed to the idea that Jones was counted out before joining the Colts.
"Not that you care, but some of us on the outside are a little surprised just how well this team is playing to start the season. What do we need to know about this group that maybe we didn't know going into the year?" Washburn asked.
"Sounds like y'all didn't know much," Jones quipped back.
Jones is correct. Nobody forsaw this happening or going the way that it has been. Much like Darnold in Minnesota and now with Seattle, Jones has found new life with the Colts.
It will be interesting to see if the Colts can continue this pace throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. If they can, there might not be a team that can challenge them.
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