Behind the Steel Curtain on Daniel Jones
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the oft-injured quarterback who was one of the most fascinating stories of the 2025 season — until he tore his Achilles... Jones completed just 12 of 22 passes, and only two of those completions traveled more than nine air yards downfield... 19-of-34 (55.9%) for 143 yards (average 4.2 yards per completion, no touchdowns, an interception, two sacks, and an average depth of target of just 5.2 yards
STACKED’s take
Jones' Achilles recovery has left him immobile and reliant on short passes; 6.2 ADOT is third-lowest in NFL.
The oft-injured Colts QB tore his Achilles but returned quickly; however, he hasn't looked right this season. In Week 4 against Washington, Jones completed 19-of-34 (55.9%) for 143 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT, with an average depth of target of just 5.2 yards and only two completions traveling more than nine air yards downfield. His season ADOT is 6.2, tied for third-lowest among QBs with at least one start (only Cooper Rush at 5.5 and Case Keenum at 6.1 are lower). The source characterizes Jones as "cooked" and "overcooked," noting his reduced mobility from the Achilles injury has eliminated bootleg and pocket-escape options that were central to his game, forcing him into a short-passing offense that limits his receiving corps.
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