Even before the Indianapolis Colts lost quarterback Daniel Jones to an Achilles tendon tear, the season's narrative was beginning to change. The Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars had caught up to Indy by Week 14. Still, the fall from first was precipitous and stunning. Just as the signing of retired Philip Rivers was.
After a loss in Week 14, both of Jones and the game to the Jaguars, had the season ended then, Indianapolis would have been out of the playoffs. The good part is the season didn't end then, and even after a close loss in Week 15 to the Seattle Seahawks, Indy still has a chance to make the playoffs.