Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — The Colts lost to the Jaguars in lopsided fashion on Sunday, falling 42-7. It marked the Colts’ fourth straight loss.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced on Monday that Daniel Jones will remain the team’s starting quarterback. WISH-TV and WRTV Colts Insider Kevin Bowen is not surprised by that decision.
“Shane Steichen loves Daniel Jones,” Bowen said. “He has an extremely long leash on Daniel Jones. So I am not at all surprised. Now it’s a totally fair topic to bring up. Daniel Jones is having a very poor season. I’m sure some of it is due to his physical state trying to come back from the Achilles injury in less than a year. Some of it is to do with the personnel around him. I don’t think this is a very potent Colts offense, especially without Alec Pierce.”
Bowen has covered the Colts for 16 years and is a radio host for 107.5 The Fan, hosting “The Fan Morning Show.”
Jones threw for 144 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions in the 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday. He has thrown for 1,542 yards, five touchdowns, and nine interceptions this season. He has 12 total turnovers, which is tied with Justin Herbert for the most in the NFL.
The NFL trade deadline is November 10. With the Colts trading Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner last week, another piece that could be moved is running back Jonathan Taylor. Bowen thinks that Taylor will ultimately be traded.
“I think you started that fire sale for a reason,” Bowen said. “This is the one that can net the most in return. You think about an older running back and a rebuild, it just doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, knowing you can probably get something pretty substantial draft pick-wise.”
The Colts will look to snap their losing streak on Sunday at home against the Dallas Cowboys. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.