Stampede Blue on Daniel Jones
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After a very good 2025 season, Daniel Jones returned from injury looking to pick up where he left off. Week 1 didn't exactly go according to plan. The Colts struggled to consistently move the ball through the air, and Jones finished near the bottom of the league in several key measures.
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Jones finished 30th in EPA/play with poor accuracy, short throws, and costly turnovers in Week 1.
After a very good 2025 season, Daniel Jones returned from injury in Week 1 looking to pick up where he left off, but the Colts' passing game struggled significantly. Jones finished near the bottom of the league in several key efficiency measures: 27th in yards per attempt (AYPA), 29th in net yards per play (NY/P), 30th in EPA per play (EPA/P), 22nd in first-down percentage (1ST%), and 22nd in touchdown percentage (TD%). The source attributes this to a combination of factors: short target depth (23rd ADOT at 6.6 yards, well below recent levels), below-average accuracy despite short throws (19th AC%, 25th CPOE), minimal yards after the catch (24th YAC), and limited receiver production (22nd YD/C). Jones faced significant pressure (10th PR%) and didn't spend much time in the pocket (19th TIP, 16th TTT), suggesting offensive line issues limited downfield development. The game was defined by costly negative plays, including a first-quarter interception (-4.8 EPA) and two sacks (-1.9 and -3.4 EPA), that overwhelmed occasional positive stretches.
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