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Big Daniel Jones News Sparks Buzz After Colts Win Over Titans

By Matt Audilet

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Big Daniel Jones News Sparks Buzz After Colts Win Over Titans

The Indianapolis Colts recorded a dominant 41-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, starting a season 3-0 for the first time since 2009.The Colts are off to a red-hot start with veteran quarterback Daniel Jones at the helm.The 28-year-old signal-caller put together another impressive performance in Week 3, completing 18 of his 25 pass attempts for 228 yards and one touchdown, marking the third straight game he scored at least one touchdown and didn’t turn the ball over.Through the first three games of the season, Jones has logged 816 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions with a 71.6 completion percentage. The dual-threat QB also has 55 yards and three touchdowns with his legs as well.More Football: Commanders Announce Historic Terry McLaurin NewsOn Monday, Jones was announced as one of three featured guests joining Week 3’s “ManningCast” broadcast. The Colts QB will join Peyton and Eli Manning as they cover the “Monday Night Football” clash between the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens.”You know we HAD to get Indiana Jones on the ManningCast… See you later for Lions vs. Ravens, Daniel Jones,” Omaha Productions, the media company co-founded by Peyton, wrote on X.More Football: Saquon Barkley Has Strong Message for Eagles Fans Who Booed Team Against RamsThe announcement fired up some Colts fans, who made it known on social media they’d be tuning in to watch their QB1.”Thank you for giving the people what they want!” one fan declared.”I usually don’t watch the ManningCast but tonight will be an exception!” another fan exclaimed.”I’ll be tuning in for this 100%” one user rejoiced.Jones is experiencing a career resurgence in his first year with the Colts.In his final season with the New York Giants, the former No. 6 overall pick led his team to a 2-8 record as a starter, completing 63.3% of his passes for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions.He’s playing some of the best football of his career, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by Colts head coach Shane Steichen.”You’ve got a guy that’s the signal-caller back there that studies his tail off, looks at tape all day every day, grinding, looking at different things, knowing the checks, understanding what we’re trying to get done offensively, getting us in and out of the right plays,” Steichen said after Sunday’s win over the Titans.”That stuff pays huge dividends in this league, because there’s a lot going on. Obviously, this is one of the toughest positions in all of sports to play, and he’s doing it right now as good as it gets.”Jones and the Colts will look to continue their unbeaten season in a Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams this coming Sunday.Monday night’s matchup between the Lions and Ravens will kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET.