Indianapolis
Colts
5-2
23
FINAL
47
Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 47-23 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies the Jaguars' position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic execution throughout the game.
Jayden Daniels was the standout performer for Jacksonville, throwing for an impressive 330 yards and four touchdowns, leading the offense with precision and confidence. He was well-supported by Jahmyr Gibbs, who rushed for 139 yards, and Dont'e Thornton Jr., who amassed a staggering 243 receiving yards, proving to be a dynamic trio that overwhelmed the Colts' defense.
Defensively, the Jaguars made key plays that turned the tide of the game, highlighted by Grant Delpit's interception that halted a Colts drive and shifted momentum firmly in Jacksonville's favor. While Kevin Byard III led the Colts with four tackles, it was clear that the Jaguars' defensive unit rose to the occasion when it mattered most, contributing to a dominant team victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 11 | 9 | 82% | 330 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 252 | 2 | 2 | 81.0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 17 | 139 | 8.2 | 10 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 19 | 122 | 6.4 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | — | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 243 | 60.8 | 135 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 81 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 78 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 36 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 37 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wesley Bissainthe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dyontae Johnson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 33 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

