Indy’s two-week surge behind Daniel Jones and Shane Steichen has flipped the script in Indy. A revamped offense, anchored by a healthier line and a top-flight run game, rolled to a 2-0 start and stacked early scoring drives, signaling a potential franchise reset rather than a fluke. Jones has transformed into a poised, efficient playmaker, thriving even under pressure and guiding a revamped Colts attack with confidence and precision.

The off-season gambles—Jones, Bynum, Ward—paired with Lou Anarumo’s defensive tweaks, have re-energized a once-dubious roster. Jones’ red-zone efficiency, decision-making, and ability to exploit blitzes provide solid fantasy fodder, while Jonathan Taylor remains a high-floor, workhorse option. The output invites aggressive expectations, yet the young team remains mindful of the long season ahead.

A Colts roster vacancy opened when Jaylon Jones was placed on injured reserve, leaving Indianapolis at 52 players ahead of Week 2 with Denver on the horizon. The team has not filled the spot yet, but has already bolstered cornerback depth by elevating Chris Lammons and adding Ulysess Bentley for depth and special-teams value.

With Ward sidelined by concussion protocols, cornerback depth is the obvious target, and Lammons—familiar with Lou Anarumo’s system—looks like the most likely fit. A linebacker addition remains a possibility, as the club has brought in bodies for workouts since training camp. The move could come Monday or Tuesday to maximize practice reps before the third game.