Daniel Jones just took a serious tumble in NFL.com’s latest quarterback rankings, falling four spots to No. 22 league-wide as Week 4 kicks off. This isn’t just a minor dip; it puts the Colts veteran behind guys like Bryce Young and Justin Herbert, with Michael Penix Jr. breathing down his neck at No. 23.
Turnovers Are the Story of Jones’ Season So Far
So, what’s causing this slide for Jones? Look no further than his issues with ball security, especially after last week’s game against the Houston Texans. NFL.com’s Nick Shook didn’t pull any punches, noting Jones “accounted for three turnovers and nearly gave the game against the Texans away with a fumble.” That’s brutal honestly. In that 19-17 Colts win, Jones completed 24 of 36 passes for 235 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. But the real kicker was losing two fumbles. That’s three turnovers in one game, giving him five already through just three starts this season. You can’t be doing that if you want to climb the ranks, plain and simple.
Even a Game-Winner Can’t Erase the Turnovers
Yeah, the Colts snagged the win, and credit where it’s due, Jones did help them respond after Houston took a 17-16 lead late in the fourth quarter. He got them into position for Spencer Shrader’s 53-yard game-winning field goal with only 16 seconds left. That’s clutch, no doubt. But even a heroic drive can’t overshadow the consistent turnover problem. Through three starts, Jones has completed 66.3% of his passes for 611 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. Add those two lost fumbles, and you’ve got a QB who’s gifting opponents far too many chances.
Jones has got a chance to stop this slide when the Colts head to London to face the Washington Commanders on Sunday. If he wants to climb back up these rankings, he’s gotta fix those fumbles, and fast.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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