Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones entered Week 8 with questions already swirling about his job security. While head coach Shane Steichen offered a vote of confidence for his quarterback prior to Sunday’s game, it didn’t take long for Jones to make his coach regret that decision.After throwing two interceptions in a blowout, Jones was benched in favor of Anthony Richardson against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts made the switch with a little over 11 minutes to play in the contest. At the time he was replaced, Jones was 19 for 28, with 144 yards and a touchdown. He also threw two interceptions in the contest, one of which was returned for a Jaguars’ score. Despite that first interception, Jones opened the third quarter as the Colts’ starter. He made it through the third quarter, even tossing a touchdown to prevent a shutout. But on his first drive of the fourth quarter, Jones was picked off by Branson Combs, ending the quarterback’s day.This story will be updated.
Daniel Jones benched after another rough performance in blowout vs. Jaguars
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Yahoo SportsBy Chris CwikEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Anthony Richardson was called upon in the fourth quarter in Week 8.
Key Takeaways
- Daniel Jones benched after another rough performance in blowout vs.
- Anthony Richardson was called upon in the fourth quarter in Week 8.
- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones entered Week 8 with questions already swirling about his job security.
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