Daniel Jones isn’t changing his approach just because the noise around him is getting louder.
#Colts QB Daniel Jones on what it’ll take for his preparation — which HC Shane Steichen praises — to match is production:
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) November 5, 2026
“I have built up a routine over a number of years and feel like I prepare well.”
That’ll help him “cut it loose Sunday,” which is his usual approach. pic.twitter.com/k9lAhVWW6I
As the Indianapolis Colts get ready to face the Dallas Cowboys, the veteran quarterback is dealing with more and more talk about his starting job and whether Anthony Richardson might get another shot under center. Jones, though, says his process stays the same.
“I have built up a routine over a number of years and feel like I prepare well,” Jones said.
He also said that preparation gives him the freedom to “cut it loose Sunday,” which has long been his style. That mindset will matter against a Cowboys team that gives Indianapolis a real chance to get back on track.
The matchup looks like one the Colts should be able to handle, but Jones has to make it count. If he turns in another rough outing, the questions about whether he’s the right quarterback for the job will only grow louder. Richardson is still waiting behind him, and the former first-round pick could quickly become part of the conversation if Jones keeps struggling.
For now, there’s no certainty Indianapolis will make a change at quarterback. But the pressure is building, and Jones has to prove he can steady the offense and give the Colts a reason to stay with him.
Sunday against Dallas is a chance to do exactly that. Jones says he’s ready to play freely, but confidence only matters if it shows up on the field. If he comes up short again in a game Indianapolis has a real shot to win, the Richardson chatter is only going to intensify.
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