\u201cTo me, there is only one way that the Indianapolis Colts make the playoffs in the 2025 NFL Season, but it\u2019s not impossible \u2013 the Colts just have to find a way to get Daniel Jones<\/a> to play like he did in the 2022 NFL Season with the New York Giants<\/a>. On paper, Indy does have a solid roster with few holes. GM Chris Ballard finally spent some money in free agency, but the QB position has been an issue for years. The Colts aren\u2019t going to be a contender or anything, but a modest nine or 10-win season could be on the horizon if head coach Shane Steichen is able to channel some of that 2022 Daniel Jones.\u201d<\/p>\n It has been a while since the Colts were in the playoffs. Perhaps they\u2019ll end the drought this upcoming season.<\/p>\n The 2025 Colts Were Listed as a Surprising Playoff Team Last season was disappointing for the Colts, who finished with an 8-9 record. The defense was one of the main reasons\u00a0why the team struggled. Indy\u2019s defense was one of the worst units in the NFL. They allowed 361.2 yards a game (29th in the NFL), and 25.1 points per game (24th).<\/p>\n As a result, the Colts moved on from defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and hired<\/a> Lou Anarumo. This offseason, the team has re-tooled the defense. They signed free agents like Charvarius Ward<\/a>, Camryn Bynum, and Neville Gallimore. Then in the draft, they selected defenders like J.T. Tuimoloau, Justin Walley, and Tim Smith.<\/p>\n The new guys will join holdovers like DeForest Buckner, Zaire Franklin<\/a>, and Kenny Moore II. If the Colts\u2019 defense improves dramatically, they\u2019ll have a much better chance at making the playoffs.<\/p>\n Like Scataglia stated, the 2025 Colts need Daniel Jones to play like he did in 2022. That was the best year of Jones\u2019 career. He threw for 3,205 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also rushed for 708 yards and seven touchdowns. More importantly, Jones helped the Giants get a playoff win<\/a> over the Minnesota Vikings. It was their first postseason victory in 11 years.<\/p>\n Scataglia is right. The Colts do need the 2022 version of Jones. It would give them a better shot at reaching the postseason.<\/p>\n
\nThe Defense Should Be a Lot Better<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/USATSI_25048086_168400545_lowres-1024x683.jpg\")
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) high fives Indianapolis Colts cornerback Samuel Womack III (33) after making an interception at the end of the game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
\nWill the 2022 Version of Daniel Jones Return?<\/p>\n