Story byNoah ComptonSun, December 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM UTC·2 min readThe Indianapolis Colts had been unraveling as of late, particularly offensively. A left fibula fracture to starting quarterback Daniel Jones proved as a hindrance to Indy’s efficiency and overall production over the past month of play, ultimately resulting in a 3-loss skid in four games. Early against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14, Daniel Jones’ healthy right leg gave up on him as he was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game with an Achilles designation. Regardless of the severity at hand, separate injuries to each leg are likely enough to assume that he will miss time. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGiven that backup quarterback and 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson remains on injured reserve as he works back from an orbital fracture in his face, it was rookie quarterback Riley Leonard serving as the de facto backup. The Notre Dame quarterback was praised for his mobility, leadership, and poise as an NFL prospect.