INJURY UPDATE: Colts Star Daniel Jones Suffers Multiple Setbacks That Affected His Performance Against the Chiefs in Week 12. Colts Expected to Come Back Strong Next Week

Kansas City, Missouri.

The Indianapolis Colts entered their Week 12 matchup at Arrowhead Stadium dealing with a series of roster challenges. and the situation became even more complicated when starting quarterback Daniel Jones appeared noticeably limited throughout the game due to injuries sustained late in the week.

Before kickoff, the Colts ruled out five players:

• RB D.J. Giddens
• CB Johnathan Edwards
• S Reuben Lowery III
• T Luke Tenuta
• TE Will Mallory

The absences were significant. but the storyline that shaped Sunday’s contest centered around Jones. who suffered a mild calf and fibula strain during Friday’s practice session. Though the injury was not considered severe enough to sideline him. it clearly affected his mobility and poise in the pocket.

Jones struggled to generate his usual lower body power. and the Chiefs defense capitalized. forcing Indianapolis into difficult down-and-distance situations. His limited movement restricted the Colts’ playbook. prompting the coaching staff to adjust protections and tempo in hopes of reducing the physical burden on their quarterback. Even with those changes. Jones never looked fully comfortable.

After the game. head coach Shane Steichen addressed Jones’ condition. offering a measured and heartfelt assessment of his quarterback’s effort.

“There are days when you fight not with your body but with your will. Today was one of those days for him. No one should blame a man who pushed past his limits just to stand beside his teammates. I only wish we could have protected him better so that pain would not become something he had to carry on every snap.”

The Colts emphasized that Jones’ injury remains categorized as minor. and early indications suggest he is expected to improve throughout the week. Indianapolis remains optimistic about his status moving forward. particularly with a favorable recovery window ahead of their next matchup.

Despite the setbacks. the Colts believe the combination of rest. treatment. and adjustments will allow them to respond with a stronger effort in Week 13. The organization continues to express confidence in Jones’ leadership and resilience. hoping his return to better health will help stabilize an offense searching for rhythm.

Indianapolis now shifts focus to next week. aiming to regroup. get healthier. and deliver the kind of performance that has defined their best stretches of the season.