Steichen sticking with Jones as Colts' QB1 for Week 9 vs. Cowboys

Daniel Jones will remain the Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Shane Steichen announced Monday.

Steichen had left the door open to a change after Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, saying he was 'going to evaluate everything, every position going forward.' One day later, he decided to stay with Jones.

Jones was pulled with 11:53 remaining and the Colts trailing by 35 points. He finished 19-of-28 for 144 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Backup Anthony Richardson Sr., the No. 4 draft pick by the Colts in 2023, finished the game, completing both of his pass attempts for 8 yards.

Jones was re-signed in the spring to be Indianapolis' unquestioned starter after a career-best run to start the 2025 season. He sustained a ruptured Achilles last season and spent the offseason rehabbing before returning for Week 1.

It has been a struggle since. Jones has the second-lowest QBR of his career (39.5) and is posting his worst completion rate (60.4%).

Sunday's loss dropped the Colts to 2-6 on the season, adding pressure to a team that entered the year with playoff aspirations. Jones now gets another chance to steady the offense against a Dallas defense coming to Indianapolis on Sunday.