Overview
- Daniel Jones left late in the first quarter with a non-contact Achilles injury that coach Shane Steichen said could be season-ending.
- Indianapolis fell 36-19 in Jacksonville, dropping to 8-5 after a 7-1 start and four losses in the past five games.
- Rookie Riley Leonard replaced Jones and went 18-of-29 for 145 yards with one interception and a rushing touchdown.
- The Athletic’s simulator puts the Colts’ playoff chances at about 50% as they face a difficult closing stretch against the Seahawks, 49ers, Jaguars and Texans.
- Quarterback depth remains uncertain with Anthony Richardson still not cleared to return from injured reserve, and prior moves such as the Sauce Gardner trade limit near-term draft flexibility.