Indianapolis
Colts
4-3
59
FINAL
49
Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling shootout, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 59-49, in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The high-stakes contest showcased both teams' offensive firepower, but it was the Colts who ultimately emerged victorious, solidifying their playoff aspirations.
Colts quarterback Justin Fields put on a record-breaking performance, throwing for an astonishing 634 yards and seven touchdowns. He was ably supported by Emmanuel Henderson Jr., who racked up an impressive 448 receiving yards, creating a dynamic aerial attack that kept the Jaguars' defense on their heels throughout the game. Despite a valiant effort from Jacksonville's Night Train Lane, who led the ground game with 48 rushing yards, the Colts' offense proved too potent.
Defensively, the Colts made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, led by Maxx Crosby's standout performance with four total tackles and three sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Crosby pressured the Jaguars' quarterback, leading to an interception by Robert Spillane that effectively sealed the victory for Indianapolis. This game not only highlighted the Colts' offensive prowess but also their ability to make crucial defensive stops when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 23 | 18 | 78% | 634 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Night Train Lane | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 519 | 7 | 1 | 130.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Train Lane | QB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Henderson Jr | WR | 8 | 448 | 56.0 | 271 | 6 | 89 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 152 | 38.0 | 68 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 67 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 115 | 57.5 | 53 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 56 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 61 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Canada | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 40 |

