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After all, Daniel Jones is set to be an unrestricted free agent. Before this injury, he was earmarked for a massive extension that would've tied him to the organization for years to come. Now, it doesn't appear like such a deal will be reached. One of the more logical roads the Colts could go down is utilizing the franchise tag on Jones, ensuring he's under contract through next season. While that locks Jones up for 2026, he might not be ready to go at the jump.

An Achilles tear is roughly a nine-month recovery. If all goes according to plan, that would be a rough return date somewhere in early September. That's precisely around the time the 2026 regular season kicks off, so it's a razor-thin margin to even begin thinking about Jones playing at the start of the year. As we've seen in the past, Achilles injuries are an uphill climb, and players are not exactly the same as they were pre-injury right out of the gate, so the Colts will need to have contingency plans at quarterback.

Related players: Anthony Richardson, Riley Leonard

The Colts traded their next two first round picks for Sauce Gardner, a sign they were ready to commit to Jones as their long term option, the story pointed out. The story said the team could go with Richardson or Leonard until Jones is ready to play in 2026, and also assuming they resign him or tag him. The Colts QB situation will be one to watch heading into next season, and maybe even sooner for those in dynasty leagues.

"RJ Harvey is coming into form, he's making humongous plays for our football team," RT Mike McGlinchey said. "He did a little bit of everything. He protected well when he needed to, ran the ball well, obviously caught a lot of passes that moved the chains."

"It speaks for itself ... RJ does it all," Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers said. "He catches the ball, he runs the ball, he blocks, I mean he tries to block me in practice. To be a rookie and show that it means the most to us."

HC Sean Payton, who is also the Broncos' playcaller, said recently "you haven't seen anything yet," when asked about Harvey's potential in the offense. Harvey was brought along slowly but that was when the team had both Harvey and J.K. Dobbins in the backfield. With Dobbins going on IR last month, the Broncos have had no choice but go with Harvey. Harvey ran for 17-75-1 and in the passing game caught six balls for 25 on six targets. The 17 rushes, 75 yards and six receptions were all career highs for the rookie.

Colts QB Daniel Jones will undergo surgery on his torn Achilles Monday.

All signs were pointing towards this being the case. It’s very unfortunate for Jones, who was doing a nice job running the Colts’ offense. He should now be viewed as questionable at best for the start of the 2026 season, not ideal when heading back into free agency in the spring. Riley Leonard will take over as the starter going forward. What was once a promising season for the Colts (started 7-1) has quickly spiraled downward. They have lost four of their last five and sit as the last team in at 8-5 with the Houston Texans breathing down their neck.

Raiders QB Geno Smith left Sunday’s game against the Broncos with a shoulder injury and did not return.

Smith initially left the game with a hand injury but did return from that before the shoulder injury knocked him out for the rest of the game. Head coach Pete Carroll said Smith’s shoulder is “really locked up” but the good news is there doesn’t seem to be any damage to his shoulder. Kenny Pickett came on in relief of Smith and went 8/11 for 97 yards and a touchdown. We’ll monitor Smith this week as the Raiders prepare to travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in Week 15.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen described QB Daniel Jones’ Achilles injury as “not looking good.”

Steichen confirmed it’s an Achilles injury for Jones. While he didn’t have details on the injury, one can probably put two and two together to figure out this is likely a torn Achilles for Jones, which would end his season for 2025 and make him questionable for the start of 2026. Riley Leonard will be in line to start, as Anthony Richardson is also on injured reserve. We should know more on Monday.

Update: Adam Schefter is reporting Jones will undergo surgery on his torn Achilles Monday.

Commanders TE Zach Ertz is feared to have torn his ACL during Sunday’s loss to the Vikings.

Ertz was very emotional as he was carted off the field with an air cast. Ertz has been one of the best tight ends to play the game throughout his career. We’ll likely get confirmation by tomorrow, but the early word is not good. Ertz had one catch for 11 yards Sunday and caught four touchdowns this season.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn told reporters after Sunday’s game against the Vikings that is was his call to hold quarterback Jayden Daniels out following his elbow injury.

Quinn ultimately plays it safe with his franchise quarterback after he injured his left elbow, the same one that was dislocated earlier this season, during an interception return. The game got out of hand, as Washington was shutout 31-0 and the season has long been lost — Washington now sits at 3-10 and in the mix for the No. 1 pick in the draft. We’ll see how Daniels is handled during the week leading up to next week’s game against the Giants. Daniels went 9/20 for 78 yards and an interception. Marcus Mariota went 2/4 for 30 yards with an interception.

Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is questionable to return against the Jets with a rib injury.

Achane went to the locker room in the second quarter. He had already scored a touchdown and was at 92 yards on just seven rushing attempts. Jaylen Wright has taken over in the backfield and has scored a touchdown.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is questionable to return against the Vikings with another left elbow injury.

It’s not nearly as bad as his original elbow injury this season but it didn’t help that he landed on that elbow after getting knocked down during an interception return from the Vikings. Marcus Mariota, who started during Daniels’ absence, is in the game.

Colts QB Daniel Jones left Sunday’s game against the Jaguars with an Achilles injury.

Jones was quickly ruled out following the non-contact injury. Needless to say, his season is over and his status is up in the air for the start of the 2026 season. Very unfortunate for Jones, who was turning his career around in Indianapolis. Riley Leonard is now in at quarterback for the Colts.