# Colts' Daniel Jones Faces Reality Check After Titans Loss

> Colts' Daniel Jones struggles as team fires GM after blowout Titans loss.
- Title: Colts' Daniel Jones Faces Reality Check After Titans Loss
- Summary: Colts' Daniel Jones struggles as team fires GM after blowout Titans loss. Daniel Jones' Colts lost to Titans after halftime lead, firing GM Ballard and…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/colts-daniel-jones-hit-with-brutal-reality-check-after-titans-loss-12594014
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: colts, daniel jones, titans, nfl, indianapolis, general manager, football, quarterback
## Colts suffer devastating loss
The Indianapolis Colts blew a 13-0 halftime lead to fall 26-20 against the previously winless Tennessee Titans.
## Colts fire GM after loss
The team fired general manager Chris Ballard after a decade with the franchise following the defeat.
## Jones criticized by interim coach
Interim head coach Jeff Saturday called Jones' performance 'not good enough' after the loss.

> Daniel Jones, this thing has gotten bad
## Jones' injury impacts performance
Jones tore his right Achilles in Week 14, ending his season, and has struggled in 2026 return.
## Colts struggle with Jones
Through six games, Jones has thrown for 1,290 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions.
## Key takeaway

Daniel Jones' Colts lost to Titans after halftime lead, firing GM Ballard and struggling with Jones' performance.