Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen vowed to "evaluate everything" following a humiliating 42-7 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The loss intensifies pressure on quarterback Daniel Jones, who was benched with 11:53 remaining while trailing by 35 points, finishing 19-of-28 for 144 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Jones, re-signed in the spring, has posted the worst completion rate of his career (60.4%) and the second-lowest QBR (39.5).
With the Colts already undergoing organizational upheaval -- firing GM Chris Ballard and trading stars Quenton Nelson and De Forest Buckner -- Jones' status is very much in question. Backup Anthony Richardson Sr., the No. 4 pick in 2023, finished the game with two attempts for eight yards. Running back Jonathan Taylor, traded ahead of the deadline, had only eight carries, calling the performance "embarrassing." Steichen attributed the limited carries to the lopsided score, though Seth McGowan saw increased action.
Jones emphasized focusing on daily improvement amid the turmoil.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing