This season, the Indianapolis Colts have been one of, if not the, biggest surprises. Before Week 1, nobody believed that this team would be one of the best in the NFL and that QB Daniel Jones would have arguably the best season of his career.
Although most of the season has been filled with highs for the Colts, a new injury could derail what Indianapolis has been building.
What’s the Latest on Daniel Jones’ Injury?
Going into last week’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jones popped onto the practice injury report and was limited in practice with a calf injury.
There was some worry around this, but Jones ended up playing against the Chiefs. The injury was still something to watch, and today, an update was given.
According to Ian Rapoport, Jones’ lower leg injury is a fibula fracture.
Another person who knows Daniel Jones well said, This is not an injury he’s concerned about. https://t.co/ZtwJOUnEwb
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 27, 2025
It was also noted that there is no plan for Jones to be out with this injury, and the tough QB will play through it.
What Happens if Jones’ Injury Affects His Availability
Again, as the report says, Jones will play through this fibula fracture, but this injury is still something to watch throughout the rest of the season. Given the Colts’ success this season, risking anything for a potential Super Bowl makes sense, especially considering the franchise’s recent struggles. Jones’ mobility is also an essential aspect of his game.
There is a real chance the veteran QB can overcome this injury and play through it for the rest of the year, but what happens if he can’t, or if the injury gets worse?
So far this season, per PFSN’s QB Impact Metric, Jones is ranked 5th among all QBs, is 6th in pass yards per game, 7th in completion percentage, 4th in rushing touchdowns, and 13th in passing touchdowns. He is extremely important to this offense, even with RB Jonothan Taylor having potentially an MVP year (1st in PFSN’s RB Impact Metric).
If Jones is out for an extended period, or even just one game, the Colts really do not have a backup option. As of now, rookie QB Riley Leonard is listed as the backup, but he has not thrown a pass in the NFL.
Jones’ health is crucial to the Colts’ potential success, and this new injury will be one to monitor closely.