The consensus surrounding Jones stems from The Athletic's "NFL QB Tiers" for 2025, as multiple anonymous GMs, coaches, and coordinators stacked up the league's best and worst talents at the quarterback position, and ranked them within sets of tiers from one to five– one being a franchise superstar, five being a backup quality guy.

With only one preseason game remaining, the Colts look no closer to reaching a conclusion in their quarterback battle between incumbent starter Anthony Richardson and 2025 free-agent addition Daniel Jones. Both quarterbacks had their highs and lows in a 23-19 loss Saturday to the Green Bay Packers.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones overthrows wide-open to tight end Tyler Warren, missing out on possible chunk play.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs says both Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones are playing at a high level.