Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones struggled against the Minnesota Vikings, finishing 13-of-22 for 108 yards and throwing a game-sealing interception in a 16-10 loss. Despite the poor performance, coach Shane Steichen reiterated his confidence in Jones, stating he has not considered a quarterback change. Jones completed a career-low 59.6% of his pass attempts, and his QBR of 41.2 ranks as the second lowest of his career.
The Colts anticipated an unsightly game against a blitz-heavy Minnesota defense that pressured on 85% of dropbacks. Jones acknowledged a poor decision on the final interception, saying he "can't afford to do that." With Jones completing touchdown-to-interception passes ranked 33rd this season, the coach's backing "means a lot" to the quarterback, who pledged to play better for the team to win. Backup Anthony Richardson Sr., who hasn't started since 2024, remains on the roster but has not displaced Jones.
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