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Daniel Jones remains Colts starting QB after turnover-filled loss to Titans

Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Daniel Jones will remain the starting quarterback despite the team's 2-4 start.

By Cole Hartwell

The Indianapolis Colts lost 26-20 to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, and after the game head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Daniel Jones will remain the team’s starting quarterback.

What happened

Jones completed 22 of 42 passes for 269 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in the loss. His first interception came in the first quarter inside the red zone, when he tried to force a pass to Josh Downs, but Amani Hooker made a remarkable grab. The second interception came after a productive drive and led to a Titans field goal in the third quarter.

The Titans tied the game on an 8-yard pass from Cam Ward to Carnell Tate in the fourth quarter, then kicked a pair of field goals to secure the win. The Colts failed to convert on fourth down on both drives between those field goals.

The Colts dominated the first half, racking up 232 yards of offense while holding the Titans to 64 yards, but they settled for field goals twice instead of touchdowns.

Jones now has five interceptions and three touchdowns this season, according to Yahoo Sports. A separate report from Underdog NFL states Jones has four touchdowns and six interceptions this season. The Colts fell to 2-4 with their second straight loss.

Context

Daniel Jones is the Colts’ QB1 on the depth chart. He has 51.3 PPR points through five games, with 1,021 passing yards, three touchdown passes, four interceptions, 25 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown. He is averaging 10.3 PPR points per game and played 100% of snaps.

Anthony Richardson is the QB2 on the depth chart and has not played this season. Riley Leonard is the QB3.

Timeline

On October 15, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Daniel Jones was listed with an ankle injury on Wednesday’s practice report but was a full participant in practice. The report suggested the ankle issue likely wouldn’t affect his availability against the Titans.

Depth chart

If the Colts were to move on from Jones, Anthony Richardson would presumably be elevated to the starting role, according to Yahoo Sports. Richardson has only made 15 starts over his first two seasons while dealing with injuries, and Jones won the starting job over him in training camp last year. Richardson has not played this season.

Riley Leonard is listed as the QB3.

What’s next

The Colts’ next game is not listed in the provided schedule information.

Shane Steichen confirmed Daniel Jones will remain the Colts starting QB. [Quoting @UnderdogNFL: "Daniel Jones this season: 4 TDs 6 INTs Colts hand the Titans their first win since before last Christmas."]

Daniel Jones this season: 4 TDs 6 INTs Colts hand the Titans their first win since before last Christmas.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Jones remains the Colts’ starting quarterback, so fantasy managers should not expect a change at the position this week. However, his production has been low: he is averaging just 10.3 PPR points per game through five weeks, with only three passing touchdowns and four interceptions. Jones is not a recommended starting option in most fantasy leagues. Anthony Richardson remains the backup and has not played this season, so he is not a fantasy option unless Jones is injured or benched. The Colts’ Week 7 opponent is not listed in the provided information, so no matchup analysis is possible.

Quick answers

Will Daniel Jones remain the Colts' starting quarterback?

Yes, head coach Shane Steichen confirmed after the Colts' Week 6 loss that Jones will remain the starter.

What are Daniel Jones' stats this season?

Through five games, Jones has 1,021 passing yards, three touchdown passes, four interceptions, 25 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown. He has 51.3 PPR points, averaging 10.3 per game.

Who is the Colts' backup quarterback?

Anthony Richardson is the backup quarterback and has not played this season, according to the depth chart.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Indianapolis Colts depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. Daniel Jones injury update: Full practice with ankle issue ahead of Week 6 vs. Titans (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Colts sticking with QB Daniel Jones after latest turnover-filled loss to Titans: 'He's got to play better' (Yahoo Sports)
  6. Shane Steichen confirmed Daniel Jones will remain the Colts starting QB. [Quoting @UnderdogNFL: "Daniel Jones this season: 4 TDs 6 INTs Colts hand the Titans their first win since before last Christmas."] (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  7. Daniel Jones this season: 4 TDs 6 INTs Colts hand the Titans their first win since before last Christmas. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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