Colts Announce Starting QB Decision After Embarrassing Week 8 Loss
The Indianapolis Colts announced their starting quarterback decision following Sunday's Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Indianapolis Colts faced a devastating Week 8 defeat to division rivals Jacksonville Jaguars, with a final score of 42-7. Quarterback Daniel Jones had another poor performance, completing 19 out of 28 passes for 144 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. This recent season has seen the Colts trade away several key players in an effort to rebuild, resulting in a 2-6 record to start the 2026 campaign.
With these factors in mind, it appears that the team is considering Anthony Richardson as their new starting quarterback. However, during a press conference on Monday, head coach Shane Steichen announced that the Colts would continue to rely on Jones. Anthony Richardson, drafted by the Colts with the fourth overall pick in 2023, had only 15 starts before being replaced by Jones.
Through the first eight games of the season, Jones has amassed 1,542 passing yards, five touchdowns, and nine interceptions, trailing only Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who has thrown ten interceptions. The Colts are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 9 match scheduled for next Sunday.
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