Colts’ Shane Steichen Not Considering Benching QB Daniel Jones
Steichen said he has not considered a quarterback change after Jones threw for 108 yards and an interception in the 16-10 loss.
- On Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts fell 16-10 to the Minnesota Vikings, dropping to 2-5. Head coach Shane Steichen said, "I have not thought about a quarterback change," backing Daniel Jones despite the loss.
- Against the blitz-heavy Vikings, Jones finished 13-of-22 for 108 yards and threw a game-sealing interception. His season completion percentage of 59.6% is a career low, with seven interceptions to four touchdowns.
- The Colts ran for 154 yards on 33 attempts, led by running backs Seth McGowan and Jonathan Taylor. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said he's "sick and tired of the same song and dance every year."
- Kicker Spencer Shrader missed a 56-yard field goal in the third quarter and a 48-yard attempt in the fourth, costing critical points. Indianapolis remains in second place in the AFC South at 2-5 despite the loss.
- The Colts travel to Jacksonville next Sunday to face the Jaguars, who lead the AFC South at 4-2. Indianapolis must improve quickly to remain in playoff contention this season.
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