Colts to evaluate Daniel Jones after benching in Jaguars loss
Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen said the team would evaluate its quarterback situation after Daniel Jones was benched during a 42-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving open whether Jones will start the Colts’ next game. Jones was replaced by Anthony Richardson late in the fourth quarter after throwing his second interception of the game. He finished 19 of 28 for 144 yards, with two interceptions. Richardson completed both of his pass attempts for eight yards after entering. Asked whether Jones would remain the starter, Steichen said the team was evaluating everything. His remarks did not settle who would lead the offense against Dallas. The Colts are scheduled to host the Cowboys on November 8 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The loss was Indianapolis’ sixth of the season, according to reports, and the team had lost four straight. Jones had started all eight games and entered the Jaguars matchup with five touchdown passes and nine interceptions through those starts. His performance against Jacksonville added two interceptions without a touchdown pass. Jones also said he needed to play better and execute more consistently, according to remarks reported after the game....