Daniel Jones’ Achilles Damage May very well be ‘Season-Ending,’ Indianapolis Coach Says

The Indianapolis Colts’ explosive begin to the season took a devastating flip Sunday. Just once they sail on a record-setting offensive surge, they did not count on to see Daniel Jones exiting the sector with an Achilles damage. The workforce misplaced to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 36-19.

Indianapolis coach Shane Steichen was easy when he mentioned that the quarterback’s damage could possibly be “worse.”

A Promising Season Suddenly Derailed

Over the course of these first eight weeks, Daniel Jones was main an offense that appeared unstoppable. His playmaking potential, his management, and his potential to command a soccer discipline had Indianapolis as a authentic AFC contender. However, Jones took a clumsy step on a wet Sunday whereas delivering a move and collapsed instantly, clutching at his decrease proper leg.

According to ESPN, trainers rushed in, and moments later, Jones walked to the locker room: his season successfully over. Though the workforce initially had been reluctant to substantiate the damage, sources didn’t mince phrases: a torn Achilles that will require surgical procedure.

Steichen mentioned that his Achilles damage could possibly be “season-ending” and it is “not looking good” at this level.

Colts Teammates React to the Loss

The emotional weight contained in the Colts’ locker room was heavy. According to broad receiver Alec Pierce, that Daniel Jones damage was “brutal.”

The extra salient level, although, is that Jones had been enjoying by means of a painful hairline fracture in his left fibula and nonetheless suited as much as preserve the workforce’s playoff hopes. With very restricted mobility, he seemed revitalized early within the recreation, proper till the damage struck.

Rookie Riley Leonard Thrown Into the Fire

With Jones out, rookie quarterback Riley Leonard stepped in and offered a gentle efficiency, finishing 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards. More importantly, Leonard underscored the extraordinary presence of Jones even after he was faraway from the competition.

“Daniel’s the toughest guy that I’ve ever been around, by far, in my life.”

But coronary heart alone will not repair the Colts’ mounting challenges.

Colts’ Playoff Hopes Suddenly in Jeopardy

Sunday’s defeat dropped Indianapolis out of the AFC South lead and gave Jacksonville sole possession, per NBC Sports. Having misplaced 4 of their final 5, the Colts are on precarious playoff footing, with a schedule that will not ease up:

• Seattle Seahawks (away)
• San Francisco 49ers (dwelling)
• Jacksonville Jaguars (dwelling)
• Houston Texans (away)

Depending on the outcomes from Houston and Los Angeles, the Colts might slide out of the AFC’s closing playoff spot earlier than they even take the sector once more.

The Colts nonetheless insist, although, that the season is much from over regardless of the dire outlook.