INDIANAPOLIS — As it turns out, they’re running a confidence game. In a good way.

No matter who’s addressing the driving force behind one of the NFL’s surprise storylines through seven weeks — that would be the Indianapolis Colts getting off to a league-best 6-1 start — the same explanation eventually comes up.

Confidence permeates the offense.

Confidence in Daniel Jones. And a retooled offensive line. And Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, Josh Downs and rookie tight end Tyler Warren.

That confidence starts with coach Shane Steichen trusting his personnel, dialing up whatever combination the situation demands and sending in the next play to Jones.

But while it starts with Steichen, there’s no overstating Jones’ impact. He’s brought a quiet confidence — there’s that wo

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