Colts to keep Daniel Jones as starter despite blowout loss

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 00:08 · Archive

The Indianapolis Colts will keep Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for the upcoming week despite a 42-7 loss to Jacksonville.

The Indianapolis Colts lost 42-7 to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, their sixth defeat of the season. Daniel Jones was pulled from the game with nearly 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter after completing 19 of 28 passes for 144 yards and two interceptions, raising his season total to nine. His 39.5 quarterback rating is the second-lowest of his career.

After the loss, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters he was 'going to evaluate everything' regarding Jones' status as the starter. Steichen said the loss 'wasn't good enough' and acknowledged his own responsibility: 'It starts with me as the head coach. I've got to do a better job to get these guys ready to go.' Jones admitted he needed to improve, saying 'I've got to execute more consistently, put the team in a position to score points and win these games.'

On Monday, Steichen announced Jones would remain the starter for Week 9 against the Cowboys. Steichen said that while Jones 'could do better', he gives the team 'the best chance to win right now'. Steichen suggested the Colts' problems were broader than the quarterback position, pointing to route discipline, blocking and protection schemes. Backup Anthony Richardson expressed support for Jones, telling reporters he was 'supporting him 1,000 percent'.

How it is being reported

• Colts make Daniel Jones decision as QB controversy swirlsDaniel Jones can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now.New York Post · 2 Nov, 23:13
• Indianapolis Colts head coach refuses to rule out benching starting quarterback Daniel Jones in drastic move after latest ugly lossThe crushing defeat marked the sixth loss of the season for Indianapolis, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding Jones' status as the franchise's starting signal-caller.Daily Mail Sport · 2 Nov, 17:45
• Colts open door to benching Daniel Jones after another ugly startA quarterback change isn’t out of the question in Indianapolis.New York Post · 2 Nov, 13:02

In this story: Daniel Jones · Shane Steichen · Indianapolis Colts · Jacksonville Jaguars · Anthony Richardson · Dallas Cowboys

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