Daniel Jones Reportedly Has Leg Fracture, What's Colts QB's Injury Status vs. Texans?

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones will play on Sunday despite a fracture in his fibula.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Jones is "good to go" for the matchup with the Houston Texans. On Thursday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the fracture in Jones' leg.

ESPN's Stephen Holder followed up to write Indianapolis "would not confirm or deny" Rapoport's report. The Colts did at least list Jones in their injury report as a full participant at practice.

The Athletic's James Boyd shared some clips of on-field reps from Jones, whom he said wasn't moving with his usual ease:

The 28-year-old has been a revelation this season. He has thrown for 2,840 yards, 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 starts, and his 65.9 QBR ranks seventh at ESPN.com.

Especially with Anthony Richardson still recovering from a freak orbital fracture, the gulf between Jones and the next man up under center is pretty substantial.

Sixth-round draft pick Riley Leonard has attempted two total passes, completing neither, in the NFL. In three preseason games, he had 345 passing yards along with one touchdown and an interception.

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The 8-3 Colts are obviously much better with Jones than Leonard at quarterback. The potential risks of playing on a fibula fracture, no matter how minor, are equally apparent. Beyond the danger of suffering a worse injury, having less mobility in the pocket could affect his performance.

The Texans are tied for sixth in sacks with 33. Head coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive coordinator Matt Burke might be even more aggressive in pressuring Jones given he's not at 100 percent.