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NFL's 'Hungry' Colts Aim to Keep Climbing Against Chargers
Daniel Jones starts for the Colts with rookie Riley Leonard as backup after Anthony Richardson's eye injury during pre-game warmups, impacting the AFC South leaders' quarterback lineup.
- On Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts will start Daniel Jones with rookie Riley Leonard as his backup against the Los Angeles Chargers after Jones won the offseason quarterback competition.
- Anthony Richardson's eye injury during last week's pre-game warmups and workout-band issues prompted Riley Leonard to move up the depth chart.
- On the numbers, Daniel Jones' performance supports MVP talk with a 71.7% completion rate, eight touchdowns, three interceptions, and high ratings in three of his team's first six games.
- At 5-1, Indianapolis Colts' best NFL start since 2009, they haven't lost back-to-back games since 2022, riding momentum into Sunday.
- Amid accolades, the Colts stress continued work and focus as Daniel Jones cautioned that early MVP chatter is premature and the Colts remain hungry preparing for Sunday.
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