Indianapolis
Colts
3-4
23
FINAL
53
Jacksonville
Jaguars
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 53-23 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Jaguars showcased their offensive might and solidified their position in the playoff race.
Trevor Lawrence was spectacular under center, throwing for 274 yards and an impressive five touchdowns. Bhayshul Tuten added to the onslaught with a remarkable 159 rushing yards, while Trey Palmer wreaked havoc in the secondary with 126 receiving yards. The Jaguars’ offense was firing on all cylinders, leaving the Colts' defense scrambling all game.
Defensively, the Jaguars also made their presence felt, with Kaiir Elam leading the team in tackles with five. Ruke Orhorhoro contributed with a sack, applying pressure throughout the contest. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Lawrence threw a touchdown pass to push the lead to 21-7, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Colts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 274 | 5 | 2 | 112.4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 176 | 1 | 1 | 63.1 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 17 | 159 | 9.4 | 23 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Palmer | WR | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 18 | 2 | 44 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 52 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 36 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 33 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 42 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 28 |

