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Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones wasn't particularly sharp last weekend, as he returned from a season-ending torn Achilles that he suffered in Week 14 of the 2025 campaign—and was held out of all of this year's preseason. Jones completed 19 of 31 pass attempts for 166 total passing yards, a passing touchdown, and an interception during Week 1's blowout home loss against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Jones' rust from torn Achilles limits upside vs. elite Chiefs defense.

Colts starting QB returned from season-ending torn Achilles (Week 14, 2025) and was held out of all preseason. Week 1 performance: 19/31, 166 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT in blowout home loss to Baltimore. Still working to regain prior explosion and athleticism. Faces veteran Steven Spagnuolo-coached Chiefs defense that allowed just 131 passing yards to Denver in Week 1. Source projects Jones won't be the difference maker at QB needed to match Patrick Mahomes.

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