Overview

• Indianapolis is 4-1 after a 40-6 win over the Raiders, with Jones at 1,290 passing yards, six touchdowns, two interceptions and three rushing scores through five games.
• ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports evaluators are largely sold on Jones’ progress but note lingering worries about his deep ball and turnover risk, with Alec Pierce’s concussion absence viewed as a test.
• Colts success is widely tied to Shane Steichen’s system, Jonathan Taylor’s league-leading 480 rushing yards, and a Pro Football Focus ranking that places the offensive line near the top.
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano says the team could explore in-season mechanisms to signal longer-term intent despite rules limiting certain cap-raising adjustments within a year of signing.
• Jones has discussed the emotional strain of his Giants years, credited Kevin O’Connell’s detailed approach in Minnesota for elevating his preparation, and teammates cite relentless film study as a new hallmark.