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Steichen Refuses to Bench Daniel Jones After Week 7 Loss

The coach says he has faith in Jones and pointed to a run-first game plan as the reason he will keep him as the starter despite poor play.

Overview

  • The Colts lost 16-10 to the Vikings and fell to 2-5 on the season, extending their slide and leaving the offense struggling to score.
  • Daniel Jones completed 13 of 22 passes for 108 yards with no touchdowns and one interception, and he threw the pick on the Colts’ final drive.
  • Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters he will not bench Jones, saying he has “a ton of faith” and that the team’s game plan emphasized running the ball.
  • Reporting and analysis say the staff is hesitant to turn to backup Anthony Richardson because he does not inspire clear confidence as an immediate replacement.
  • The Colts sit second in a weak AFC South while the franchise faces broader questions about roster direction and leadership after recent front-office moves.