Colts player listed among 'most important' players over final games

One Indianapolis Colts player was mentioned among the most important players in the NFL during the final six weeks of the regular season.

In a weekly article by ESPN insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, one of the topics discussed was who is "the league's most important player" for the remainder of the season?

The primary players mentioned were Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson. However, among the "other candidates" were Bo Nix, Myles Garrett, and the Colts' Daniel Jones.

"He has resurrected his career. Now, can he sustain it?" Fowler wrote.

On the year, Jones has completed 69.1% of his passes, throwing for 2,840 yards at 8.1 yards per attempt with 17 touchdowns to seven interceptions.

Among all quarterbacks, Jones ranks seventh in completion rate, fifth in yards, tied for fourth in yards per attempt, and tied for 13th in touchdowns.

Jones's presence has provided the Colts with needed stability at the quarterback position, but he's brought steady big-play ability to the offense through the air as well.

However, in recent games, the offensive output has been up and down at times. As ESPN NFL analyst Ben Solak detailed recently, the pressure on Jones in recent weeks has been a big contributor to that.

Jones is currently working through a fibula injury, but he will continue to play, and Shane Steichen says it won't impact the weekly game plans or decision-making on Sunday.

The Colts have one of the toughest remaining schedules in football. In order to hold on to their current standing in the AFC playoff picture and remain at the top of the AFC South division race, Jones' play will, of course, be a key part of that equation.

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts Daniel Jones among NFL's 'most important' players in final games