11 players, coaches making me a believer; top five MVP candidates

Daniel Jones is creating a ton of buzz in Indianapolis and for good reason. That doesn’t mean his resurgence is all about him figuring things out. His head coach has played a major role in this comeback tale, and anybody who’s followed Steichen’s career could see this coming. He couldn’t figure out how to get the best of first-round pick Anthony Richardson, but Steichen helped Jalen Hurts grow into a star quarterback in Philadelphia. Given that Jones has similar physical tools, it made sense that Steichen could craft a plan that could maximize that potential. The Colts now boast a top-five offense, and Steichen’s decision to hire Lou Anarumo as his defensive coordinator has paid dividends, as well. Indianapolis had one of the league’s worst defenses in 2024. That same unit is only allowing 17.8 points per game through five weeks. So, this isn’t just a Daniel Jones story in Indianapolis. This is a story about the Colts making smart moves and growing into a real playoff contender that has a 4-1 record. It’s taken Steichen three seasons to reach this point, but his team is finally legit.