Chuck Pagano tells Daniel Jones to 'protect the ball' ahead of Colts' Oct. 25 road game at Vikings

Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, speaking to WISH-TV, said his message to Colts quarterback Daniel Jones ahead of Indianapolis’ road game at Minnesota on Oct. 25, 2026, was: “Protect that ball, get it out of your hands, be efficient with things, and take what they give you.” WISH-TV reports kickoff was scheduled for 1 p.m. that Sunday.

WISH-TV noted Jones had turned the ball over nine times in the first six games of the season and that the Colts were tied for last in turnover margin at minus‑eight. The report added Minnesota’s defense ranks second in the NFL in yards allowed per game, leads the league in scoring defense and is tied for the best turnover margin at plus‑six.

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