C.J. Stroud
Not Shocked At Daniel Jones’ Play
… Reminds Me Of Mayfield Resurgence In Tampa Bay

Revealed November 2, 2025 12:30 AM PDT

Daniel Jones‘ breakout season with the Colts is not shocking everybody — ‘trigger Texans star C.J. Stroud tells TMZ Sports activities typically all a very good participant wants is a change in surroundings!

We not too long ago spoke with the Professional Bowl quarterback in regards to the Colts’ sign caller … who, after years with the Giants — lots of them a wrestle — is enjoying at an MVP-type stage in Indianapolis.

“I believe Daniel is a really gifted man, he is put quite a lot of good issues on tape. Once you construct what you see in Indy with Jonathan Taylor, their offensive line, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, [Michael] Pittman, they bought items round him, to assist him, to take quite a lot of the load off him,” Stroud stated.

In fact, Jones is likely one of the largest and finest tales within the NFL. The Jones-led Colts are 7-1, thanks largely to his 13 landing passes (to solely 3 picks) and a 71+% completion proportion.

C.J. says Jones’ story reminds him of star quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield … who was the primary total choose in 2018, earlier than struggling for 4 seasons with the Cleveland Browns, earlier than reviving his profession with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“Guys who had been early picks that did not actually pan out on the primary groups, and so they determine it out after they get individuals who consider in him, they get individuals who wish to see them succeed, and I believe you see that in Indy,” Stroud stated.

“I believe [Jones] is doing nice. Hopefully, they do not do it in opposition to us.”

The Texans will face the Colts on November 30 and January 4.

Within the meantime, Stroud’s 3-4 squad is coming off a win over the 49ers … and regardless of the actual fact they have been enjoying with out C.J.’s go-to-guy, Tank Dell, the QB says the win over the Niners has given them a giant confidence enhance, which makes them a harmful crew!