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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Daniel Jones
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All NFL - The Athletic insights about Daniel Jones
NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
The source provides updates on Daniel Jones but does not specify the nature of the update, role change, injury status, or performance projection in the provided content excerpt.PositiveInjuryAug 17, 2026
Jones has made an incredible recovery from an Achilles injury, a significant health milestone that positions him as a key storyline heading into the season.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Jones thrived under Shane Steichen's scheme in Indianapolis, which provided optimal protection and play-calling structure. Defensive coordinators credited Steichen's tempo management, huddle calls, and pace-changing ability as key to Jones' success. Jones demonstrated strong execution of the offense and showed intelligence in getting into right plays and progressing through reads, though production tapered later in the season as defenses accumulated video. One executive noted potential long-term mobility concerns due to Jones' history of lower-body injuries.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Jones suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in December. One exec thought Jones' history of lower-body injuries could threaten his mobility longer term, raising concerns about his durability and ability to maintain the mobility gains he showed with the Colts.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Quite a few voters, including defensive coordinators who faced Indianapolis, credited Colts coach Shane Steichen for outstanding game plans. A defensive coordinator said "Daniel Jones is interesting. I think he showed that when you are not protected and you do not have all the answers given to you, it is hard to operate at this level of football." Another defensive coach said "Indy was perfect for him. The best thing he ever could have done was get with Shane. Steichen has the best mix of tempo versus non-tempo, versus huddle calls, versus 'Hey, listen, this one's on two, this one's on three.' He tells his quarterback how to change the pace of a game, and he does it as well as anybody right now."PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Jones made the largest year-over-year jump in average vote (+1.1) while climbing eight spots in the rankings. He set career bests in yards per attempt, passer rating and EPA per pass play before suffering a torn right Achilles tendon in December. Jones, who is practicing without limitations at training camp, received more Tier 2 votes (eight) than the rest of his career combined (six). An offensive coordinator said "I thought he looked broken in New York (with the Giants). I thought he looked functional in Indy. He looked like a 3."