While their slide to missing the playoffs began with Jones in the lineup, it accelerated once he tore his Achilles in early December and Steichen called Jones' pre-injury play "phenomenal" on Monday.

When Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon explained the team's decision to stay the course with head coach Shane Steichen and General Manager Chris Ballard on Monday, she highlighted the team's 7-1 start a...