The Indianapolis Colts have been arguably the hottest team in the NFL through the first three weeks of the season. With a new quarterback, dominant running back, and a stout defense, it is going to be hard to stop the Colts anytime soon.
The reincarnation of Daniel Jones is real folks. After he was released by the Giants a season ago, it seemed like Jones was entering the end of his career in the NFL. Jones was signed by the Vikings and sat behind Sam Darnold, watching him revive his career in Minnesota.
Indianapolis decided to take a shot on Jones and signed him to a one-year deal this offseason. It was decided by Shane Steichen before the season that Jones earned the starting job and he hasn't looked back since.
Jones currently has the third most passing yards in the NFL, has yet to turn the ball over, and has lead the Colts to a combined 103 points to start the 2025 campaign. It's clear that Jones used Darnold's career revival as inspiration and motivation for this season and the rest of his career.
It also helps out when you have the best running back in the league at your side in Jonathan Taylor. Taylor currently leads the NFL in carries and rushing yards after his three touchdown performance in the Colts domination of the Titans on Sunday.
Since entering the league in 2020, Taylor has always been amongst the league's best, but he was constantly overshadowed by others. Now in his sixth NFL season, Taylor looks like the most dominant back in the NFL and is only going to get better as the season progresses.
Along with JT, Jones has utilized his other weapons in Michael Pittman, Tyler Warren, and Alec Pierce very well. Pittman, after a bit of a down year in 2024, has turned it up in 2025. Alec Pierce continues to be a constant deep threat to opposing defenses, and rookie Tyler Warren is turning into one of the league's premier tight ends right before our very eyes.
To make things better for Indianapolis, the AFC South division favorites coming into the 2025 season, the Houston Texans, are currently 0-3. A three game lead to start the season over the back to back AFC South champs is a pretty hefty advantage to say the least.
I'm excited to see if Daniel Jones can continue his unreal production as the season progresses. The Colts will face a real test this upcoming Sunday as they take their undefeated record to Los Angeles to take on the 2-1 Rams.
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