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Steichen Stands Firm With Jones After Colts Fall to Vikings
Indianapolis coach expresses continued faith in starting quarterback despite another subpar outing in a 16-10 defeat.
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Tough Day Against the Blitz
Daniel Jones completed 13 of 22 passes for 108 yards as the Colts dropped a 16-10 decision to the Minnesota Vikings. He did not reach 100 passing yards until his final completion and threw an interception on the last drive. The Vikings defense, which blitzed on 85 percent of dropbacks, limited Indianapolis throughout.
Season-Long Struggles Continue
Jones is completing 59.6 percent of his attempts with a QBR of 41.2. He has thrown four touchdown passes across seven games and carries a 4-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio that ranks 33rd.
No Change Planned at Quarterback
Coach Shane Steichen said he has not considered a quarterback change and retains full confidence in Jones. The team had planned to emphasize the run game, but the late interception proved costly. Backup Anthony Richardson Sr. remains an option, though no move appears imminent.
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