Daniel Jones starts for Indianapolis as the Colts adopt a win-now posture for 2025, with Shane Steichen backing the veteran over Anthony Richardson. Jones’ steadiness and ability to quickly operate the offense could unlock Indy’s array of playmakers and push the team toward the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

Week 1 vs Miami presents a stern test: the Dolphins’ pass rush—led by Zach Sieler, Bradley Chubb, and Jaelan Phillips—will challenge Jones to deliver quick, accurate throws. Jones’ career arc is uneven, but a strong opening performance could reshape fantasy outlooks for Colts weapons and shift the narrative about his upside in this offense.

The piece notes QB rebounds with fresh scenery—Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield, and Sam Darnold as examples—and Indianapolis hopes Jones follows that blueprint. Still, wins matter most, and Indy hasn’t won Week 1 since 2013. A bright start could set a confident tone for the season and Jones’s tenure in Colts blue.