Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-4
18
FINAL
24
Indianapolis
Colts
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts secured a crucial victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, winning 24-18 in a tightly contested Week 18 matchup. With playoff implications on the line, the Colts emerged victorious, solidifying their position as they head into the postseason.
Bryce Young led the Colts' offense with a steady performance, throwing for one touchdown while managing the game effectively. Saquon Barkley was a key contributor on the ground, racking up 77 rushing yards, while Jauan Jennings showcased his receiving skills with an impressive 101 yards through the air. Brock Purdy of the Jaguars put up notable numbers with 282 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Jaguars struggled to contain the Colts' offensive momentum, despite Isaiah Rodgers Sr. leading with eight tackles. The game's turning point came when the Colts' defense forced a critical turnover in the fourth quarter, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the win. The Colts' ability to capitalize on opportunities proved decisive in this intense matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 282 | 0 | 0 | 95.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 27 | 23 | 85% | 266 | 1 | 0 | 120.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 12 | 77 | 6.4 | 38 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 40 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 7 | 31 | 4.4 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 13 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 34 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 37 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Grier Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 6 | 6 | 0 | 53 |

