Daniel Jones ranks ahead of C.J. Stroud in quarterback power rankings

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones sits at No. 19 in the CBS Sports NFL quarterback power rankings heading into the first week of the season. The evaluation places him one spot ahead of Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and two positions ahead of Denver Broncos signal-caller Bo Nix. Analysts cited Jones’s potential to build on his 2025 performance during his second season in the offense directed by Shane Steichen. The ranking process weighed the recent injury history of Jones against the playoff experience of Stroud and the lower yards-per-attempt figures recorded by Nix in 2025. Stroud’s standing faced scrutiny due to turnover issues during the previous postseason, while concerns regarding the Broncos’ offensive strategy and the health of Nix influenced his position at No. 21.

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