The Colts are sitting at 2-2 on the season, but let’s be real, 2026 is looking nothing like last year for quarterback Daniel Jones. Last season, he came out firing with 17 total touchdowns against just three interceptions during a hot 7-1 start. This year? Completely different story right out of the gate.
The Turnover Trend Is Crushing Everything
Right now, Jones has only three touchdown passes and four interceptions. When you factor in all the ways he’s giving the ball away, it’s four total touchdowns against a whopping seven turnovers. That’s a huge difference from his dominant start in 2025, and it’s already stalling out the Colts’ season. This turnover problem isn’t new either, because Jones has thrown an interception in five straight games. That’s tied for the longest streak of his career, and it’s not a stat you want your QB rocking. NBC Sports research even showed the last Colts quarterback to throw an interception in six straight games was Curtis Painter back in 2011. Yikes.
Pittsburgh: The Scene of The Crime Returns
Remember how that strong start in 2025 came to a screeching halt? It was against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Jones had five turnovers in that game alone, along with one touchdown pass and one touchdown run, in a tough 27-20 loss. Yeah, they beat the Falcons in overtime the next week, but after that, the wheels totally came off. Now, Jones is headed back to Pittsburgh this week, and it feels like everything is on the line.
A win in Pittsburgh this week? That could seriously be the spark that changes everything for the Colts, and for Daniel Jones personally. All eyes are on him to reverse this brutal turnover trend and get things back on track.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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