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It turns out that Daniel Jones’ leg injury is worse than first thought.
The NFL Network reported Thursday that the Indianapolis Colts quarterback is playing with a fractured fibula.
Originally diagnosed as a calf injury, the Colts announced last week that it was actually a fibula injury for their quarterback. However, it wasn’t enough to keep him off the field this past weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones looks on during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley/Imagn Images)
However, it was noticeable from the start that Jones was not 100%. He threw for a season-low 181 yards on a 61.3 completion percentage, also his worst mark of the season.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Jones said he has received treatment for the injury, adding that he is not entirely sure when it happened. However, he said he is “all good” for Sunday against the Houston Texans.
Jones surprisingly found himself in the middle of the MVP conversation early, leading the Colts to a 7-1 start after winning the starting job from Anthony Richardson in training camp. In Indianapolis’ first eight games, Jones threw 13 touchdowns against just three interceptions and ran for four more. He amassed 2,062 passing yards and completed 71.2% of his passes.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones throws before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 5, 2025. (AJ Mast/AP photo)
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However, the Colts have lost two of their last three games and have gone to overtime in each of their last two. Jones has thrown four picks in that span, three of them against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Indianapolis could have all but closed the door on the Chiefs’ season when they led 20-9 in the fourth quarter. But Kansas City scored 14 unanswered points to win 23-20 in overtime.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes meet on the field after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images)
Jones moved cautiously during Thursday’s practice, so with a solid Texans defense, it will be interesting to see how much Jones is or isn’t held back by the injury.
