Following the loss, questions mounted about starting quarterback Daniel Jones. He completed 22 of 42 passes for 269 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Jones has produced 4 touchdowns to 6 interceptions over six games this season and is completing 59.6 percent of his passes. The Colts had signed Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract in the offseason, aiming to stabilize the quarterback position.
Looking back at Jones’s season, the Colts started last year 8-2 with him at the helm before a late-season slide that culminated in a playoff miss. Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Week 13 of the previous season, with the team 8-4 at that point. He returned for the 2026 regular season but has not regained the peak form he showed in 2025.
If the Colts were to consider a change at QB, the primary backup on the depth chart is Anthony Richardson Sr., the former No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richardson has started 15 games in his NFL tenure. While he is a dynamic runner, his passing has been imperfect, with a career completion percentage around the mid-50s and more interceptions than touchdowns. He did not start a game last season but appeared in three 2026 preseason games, finishing 21-for-33 for 249 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception, plus 10 carries for 68 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Riley Leonard serves as the No. 3 quarterback, having appeared in five games with one start during Jones’s absence.
Social media reactions to Jones’s Week 6 performance reflected a mix of frustration and debate about the team’s direction, with fans weighing in on personnel decisions and leadership.
In terms of next steps, the Colts will need to evaluate QB play, situational execution, and the overall offensive approach as they move deeper into the season. The team will also weigh potential adjustments at the quarterback position if performance does not improve in upcoming games.
