DanielJones

News: 1 day agoHead coach Shane Steichen said that Jones will remain the Colts' starting quarterback heading into Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Spin: After a 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday during which Jones was benched in favor of Anthony Richardson in the fourth quarter, Steichen suggested that he would evaluate every position, including quarterback. While some changes could still be afoot for the 2-6 Colts, Steichen will apparently stand pat at center with Jones, at least for one more week. After a promising first season in Indianapolis was cut short by a torn Achilles, Jones has been a major disappointment since reaching a two-year, $88 million extension with the Colts in March. Through eight games, Jones ranks 29th among 30 qualified quarterbacks in QBR (39.6) and is tied with the Chargers' Justin Herbert for the NFL lead with 12 turnovers (nine interceptions, three lost fumbles).

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Jones re-signed with the Colts during the offseason and will return as the team's starter. The 2019 No. 6 draft pick made a big leap in 2025 -- his first season with Indianapolis -- finishing no lower than seventh in completion percentage and yards per attempt. Despite the strong play, Jones was inconsistent as a fantasy option, averaging 18.8 fantasy points during 12 full games and posting three top-five weeks but no additional finishes better than ninth. Jones was effective through the air and scored five rushing TDs, but he didn't run the ball as much as in years past and might do even less of that in 2026 after tearing an Achilles in Week 14. He's likely to be ready for Week 1, but effectiveness is a concern, so he's best viewed as a midrange QB2.