Jacksonville
Jaguars
9-7
24
FINAL
59
Indianapolis
Colts
10-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a commanding 59-24 victory in Week 18 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. This win showcased the Colts' offensive prowess and defensive resilience as they sought to secure their place in the postseason.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capability. Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 177 rushing yards, while Deion Burks contributed significantly in the passing game with 83 receiving yards. The Colts' offense was relentless, consistently finding ways to exploit the Jaguars' defense.
Defensively, the Colts made their mark with CJ Allen leading the team in total tackles with eight and Grover Stewart recording 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Jaguars' offense throughout the game. The turning point came when Indianapolis forced a crucial turnover, shifting momentum decisively in their favor. With their strong defensive performance and timely plays, the Colts were able to secure a resounding victory and maintain their playoff hopes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 193 | 2 | 3 | 92.5 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 18 | 7 | 39% | 95 | 1 | 2 | 35.4 |
| Quinn Ewers | QB | 9 | 3 | 33% | 35 | 0 | 2 | 6.4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 18 | 177 | 9.8 | 128 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 21 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 15 | 52 | 3.5 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinn Ewers | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Burks | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 10 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 55 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 62 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

