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Analyst warns of challenges for Daniel Jones and Colts' offense

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Analyst warns of challenges for Daniel Jones and Colts' offense

Summary

ESPN's Ben Solak outlined challenges facing Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts' offense as they prepare for the 2026 season. Last season, Jones was highly productive until he suffered an Achilles injury. Solak noted that defenses began to exploit weaknesses in the Colts' offense even before the injury. He suggests that if Jones' recovery impacts his performance, pressure from defenses may become a primary strategy against the Colts. Solak believes the team could see regression from last year's offensive success, stating that their high scoring was unsustainable.

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•Solak identified increased pressure as a major issue for Jones before his injury.
•Jones led the league in EPA per pressured dropback before the injury but fell to 32nd afterward.
•The Colts averaged 2.94 points per drive with Jones last season, one of the best performances this century.
•Jones has shown promise during training camp, but game readiness remains uncertain.
•Regression in offensive performance is anticipated as sustaining last year's success looks challenging.

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