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Bitter setback for Colts: Daniel's Achilles tendon rupture stops dream!
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones suffers a torn Achilles tendon and is out for the rest of the season.
Bitter setback for Colts: Daniel's Achilles tendon rupture stops dream!
A bitter setback for the Indianapolis Colts: Quarterback Daniel Jones suffered one in the loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars (19:36) on SundayAchilles tendon rupturedrawn in. This means the early end of the season for the 26-year-old, who sustained the injury in the first quarter during a throw, and without any outside influence. A real shock for the team and its fans, especially since Jones had already battled a broken fibula this season and was still on the pitch.
Jones will undergo surgery, and Colts head coach Shane Steichen commiserated that the injury is serious not only for Jones himself, but for the entire team. Despite these setbacks, the Colts' record is still respectable with 8 wins and 5 losses. But the coming games cast a dark shadow over the playoff chances, which now stand at just 30 percent, while the chances of winning the AFC South are just 3 percent, according to the New York Times estimate.
The path continues with Riley Leonard
The pressure is now on rookie Riley Leonard, who had to replace the injured Jones in the game. Even though Leonard has shown promise in his previous performance - 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown - he now has to prove himself against some of the league's toughest teams. The Colts face a challenging series that also includes games against the 10-3 Seattle Seahawks and the 9-4 San Francisco 49ers. However, Leonard himself suffers from a damaged right knee, which raises questions about his fitness to play.
If he can't play, he willBrett Rypien, who was signed as a backup, will take over the start. Rypien has a 2-2 record as a starter so far in his career and has thrown 4 touchdowns with 9 interceptions in 11 games. This could put the team, whose offense is suffering due to the absence of an experienced playmaker, in serious trouble.
Bad luck with injuries and team dynamics
Further complicating the situation is that Anthony Richardson Sr., the backup quarterback, is also on Injured Reserve. The player was injured with an orbital fracture and is unavailable for the next games. There are also several other injuries on the team, including cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr., who is dealing with his third concussion of the season and is in the protocol. Starting right tackle Braden Smith is also dealing with a concussion and a neck injury.
Despite all these setbacks, the team remains committed to turning things around. In his 13 games this season, Jones recorded 3,101 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions with a completion rate of 68.0 percent - the second best in Colts history. However, his absence will have a major impact on the team dynamic.
The Colts have invested heavily this year, including by trading for cornerback Sauce Gardner, which shows that their focus is clearly on the current success of the season. Whether they can make the playoffs despite their problems remains to be seen. One thing is certain, however: time is of the essence and the upcoming games will be crucial for the team's future.