The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the NFL’s biggest surprises through the first five weeks of the 2025 NFL season.
In Week 5, the Colts posted a dominating 90.0 Offense Impact (OFFi) score, marking their best offensive outing of the year and the franchise’s first “A” grade since 2018. This data-driven success is making the rest of the league take notice, with Daniel Jones also currently leading all quarterbacks in QB Impact (QBi) score.
Are the Colts the Most Potent Offense in the League Right Now?
This isn’t just about scoring points. PFSN’s offensive grading metrics measure how efficiently teams operate, factoring in game-changing plays, drive consistency, and player contributions on every snap. Indianapolis earned a league-best 90.0 OFFi grade in Week 5, topping their previous high and blowing past what they did from 2022 to 2024, when they never led the league’s offense grades in any week. Their Week 5 grade narrowly trails the franchise’s highest recent metric, a 91.2 score in 2018 against the Tennessee Titans.
What does OFFi really mean? For PFSN, the Offense Impact metric combines every snap’s outcome into a comprehensive grade for team-level efficiency and explosiveness. It isn’t just about touchdowns or passing yards; it captures how well each unit executes the game plan, adapts in real time, and sustains drives when it matters most.
A diverse running game, quick passing rhythm, and versatile contributions from Indianapolis’ young receiving core led to the Colts’ dominance. Their Week 5 performance reflected flawless line play, timely third-down conversions, and red zone creativity — key contributors to the high OFFi grade.
MORE: PFSN’s Offense Impact Dashboard
Transitioning from a string of middling seasons, this offensive jump signals a dramatic change for Indianapolis. Previously, they never captured the weekly top spot in the OFFi rankings during the 2022-2024 seasons, highlighting just how substantial this growth is. The team is now using versatile motion and personnel packages to outmatch defenses and sustain drives, rather than just relying on individual star performances.
What’s the national impact? The Colts’ rise in PFSN’s Impact Dashboard shifts expectations across the league. With consistent top scores in both Week 1 and Week 5, the team’s offense is the No. 2-ranked unit in 2025 (just barely behind the Buffalo Bills). The Colts have an OFFi score of 94.0, while the Bills are at 94.7.
Transitioning to the quarterback position, Jones stands out as the league’s most impactful signal-caller. His current Impact score of 97.5 is rated “A+,” pushing him ahead of every other starter. In fact, no other QB has a grade higher than 90.2. Jones’ grade is based not only on raw passing statistics, but also on game management, accuracy under pressure, and positive results in situational football — all of which are weighted in PFSN’s formula.
So, what does this mean for the rest of the campaign? The Colts’ ability to sustain offensive excellence and Jones’ individual performance mean Indianapolis is a team to watch going forward. Their surprising 4-1 record isn’t some fluke — this is a well-rounded team that is a legitimate threat to make noise as the season progresses.
In the words of Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr.: “Everybody’s locked in and we’re seeing the results — our offense is clicking like never before.” With PFSN’s proprietary grades backing this u[, the Colts and Jones are the clear standard-bearers as 2025 approaches its pivotal weeks.