Indianapolis
Colts
6-2
31
FINAL
28
Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, finishing with a final score of 31-28. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, both teams fought hard, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious in a closely contested battle.
The Colts' offense was led by standout performances from Nate Frazier and Bryant Wesco Jr. Frazier rushed for 119 yards, consistently breaking through the Jaguars' defense, while Wesco Jr. racked up an impressive 169 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make big plays downfield. Quarterback play was also crucial, as Trevor Lawrence threw for an impressive 312 yards and four touchdowns for the Jaguars, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Colts made key stops at critical moments, with JT Tuimoloau contributing a crucial sack that helped shift momentum in the fourth quarter. The Jaguars' Caleb Ransaw snagged an interception, but the Colts ultimately held off their late-game push. The turning point came when Indianapolis capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and clinch the win as time expired.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 312 | 4 | 2 | 112.6 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 289 | 3 | 3 | 76.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 18 | 119 | 6.6 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 5 | 169 | 33.8 | 25 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 64 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 48 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jackson Bennee | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

