Overview

• Through three games Jones has completed 71.6% for 816 yards with three passing and three rushing touchdowns and no turnovers, leading the NFL in Total QBR while guiding a 3-0 start.
• Multiple outlets note the rarity of his start since 1950, including being the only QB to open 3-0 with 70% completions, 850-plus total yards, at least six total TDs and zero turnovers.
• Steichen’s quick-game, play-action and rollout concepts, aided by Jonathan Taylor’s 338 rushing yards, have produced faster decisions, sharper ball placement and just two sacks allowed.
• A persistent concern is true pressure: Jones is 50% passing with a 17.4% off-target rate and 5.7 yards per attempt when pressured, though he has been effective against the blitz.
• After a softer early slate, evaluators flag Sunday at the Rams as a gauge of sustainability, and a report also indicates injuries to Kenny Moore (Achilles), Alec Pierce (concussion protocol) and Matt Goncalves (toe) for Week 4 as the team faces depth tests; Richardson’s future remains a subject of discussion rather than a decided move.