The Colts reached the point where the quarterback change almost wrote itself.
The Colts turn to Anthony Richardson after benching Daniel Jones in a 42-7 blowout.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 1, 2026
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In a 42-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Daniel Jones never found his footing. He finished 19-of-28 for 144 passing yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, and Indianapolis eventually turned to Anthony Richardson in the fourth quarter just to get through the rest of the game.
That late switch may not have been a one-off.
After the game, head coach Shane Steichen left the door open for a bigger move, with the Colts’ quarterback situation suddenly looking very much up for review. “Colts HC Shane Steichen said he’s evaluating everything, including whether Daniel Jones remains the starting QB,” James Boyd of The Athletic shared via a social media post on X (formerly Twitter).
Richardson’s cameo was brief, but it gave Indianapolis a small look at what comes next. He completed both of his passes for eight yards, didn’t throw a touchdown or an interception, and added four rushing yards on four carries.
The timing matters, too. The Colts are 2-6 now, coming off a rough stretch that includes their trade deadline fire sale, and they’ve already declined Richardson’s fifth-year option for the 2027 NFL season. With Jones struggling and the season slipping away, it makes sense for Indianapolis to see what the 24-year-old can offer.
The Colts will try to stop the slide in Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys, and Richardson is probably the one who will get the first shot.
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