Daniel Jones Expected to Start Week 1 for Colts After 2025 Achilles Tear

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 18

Daniel Jones is reportedly healthy enough to open the season as Indianapolis' Week 1 starter, a key step after the Achilles tear that ended his 2025 campaign.
An 8-2 start unraveled after Jones went down last year, with the Colts losing 8 of their final 9 games and finishing 8-9.
Anthony Richardson is projected as the backup, while Jones' mobility remains a concern because his effectiveness has been tied to his running ability.
Indianapolis made few major offseason moves, extending Jones and Alec Pierce while trading Michael Pittman Jr., leaving a roster viewed as competitive but not dominant.
Sportsbooks have the Colts at 7.5 wins, reflecting uncertainty over whether Jones can return to his pre-injury form over a full season.