C.J. Stroud Not Shocked By Daniel Jones’ Play, Reminds Him Of Mayfield Resurgence

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 superb participant wants is a change in surroundings!

We just lately spoke with the Professional Bowl quarterback in regards to the Colts’ sign caller … who, after years with the Giants — a lot of them a battle — is taking part in at an MVP-type degree in Indianapolis.

“I feel Daniel is a really gifted man, he is put a variety 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 acquired items round him, to assist him, to take a variety of the load off him,” Stroud stated.

In fact, Jones is without doubt one of the greatest 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 share.

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

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

“I feel [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 taking part in with out C.J.’s go-to-guy, Tank Dell, the QB says the win over the Niners has given them an enormous confidence increase, which makes them a harmful group!