Caimans at Colts
Indianapolis Colts 55, Jacksonville Caimans 21 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Caimans 21 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Colts 55 4 TD · 2 FG · 7 XPFernando Mendoza 317 yds passingBucky Irving 213 yds rushingMalachi Fields 164 yds receivingWill Johnson 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 441 · 567Passing yards 423 · 162Rushing yards 18 · 405Completions 17/36 · 6/8Yards per carry 6.0 · 11.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a decisive clash in Week 18 of the 2026 season, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Jacksonville Caimans with a commanding final score of 55-21. This victory not only showcased the Colts' dominance but also secured their position in the postseason, while the Caimans faced a disappointing end to their campaign.
Bucky Irving was the standout star for the Colts, rushing for an impressive 213 yards, establishing himself as a force on the ground. Tyler Huntley, despite playing from behind, managed to connect for a touchdown pass, while Fernando Mendoza threw for 317 yards but struggled to find the end zone more than once. Malachi Fields provided a bright spot for Jacksonville, racking up 164 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Colts made their presence felt, with Will Johnson intercepting three passes, showcasing a dominant secondary performance. Javon Bullard contributed with a sack, disrupting Jacksonville's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Colts’ defense stifled a Caimans drive, leading to a touchdown that widened their lead and ultimately put the game out of reach.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caimans | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 17/36 | 47% | 317 | 1 | 5 | 47.8 |
Colts | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 5/7 | 71% | 162 | 1 | 1 | 113.6 |
| Elijah SarrattWR | 1/1 | 100% | 11 | 0 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Other | ||||||
| Tyler HuntleyQB | 7/12 | 58% | 124 | 1 | 1 | 86.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caimans | |||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Colts | |||||||
| Jadarian PriceHB | 11 | 106 | 9.6 | 19 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Will ShipleyHB | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 6 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 20 | 213 | 10.7 | 27 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Tyler HuntleyQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caimans | |||||||
| Malachi FieldsWR | 6 | 164 | 27.3 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 12 | 160 | 13.3 | 15 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 55 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Colts | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 25 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Elijah SarrattWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 26 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caimans | |||||
| Trent McDuffieCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion ArnoldCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione TakitakiSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HarrisonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Colts | |||||
| Will JohnsonCB | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon BullardSS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Colts | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 2/2 | 7 | 53 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
