Jacksonville
Jaguars
5-9
27
FINAL
21
Indianapolis
Colts
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars triumphed over the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 27-21 in a tightly contested Week 16 matchup. This victory not only boosts the Jaguars' playoff hopes but also secures critical momentum as the regular season draws to a close.
Trevor Lawrence put on a strong performance, throwing for 208 yards and one touchdown, leading the Jaguars' offense effectively throughout the game. Brian Thomas Jr. was a standout target, racking up 109 receiving yards, while the ground game featured a solid contribution from the Jaguars’ backfield, providing balance to their offensive attack.
Defensively, Mansoor Delane made a pivotal play with an interception that shifted the momentum in favor of Jacksonville at a crucial moment. While the Colts' Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground with 119 rushing yards, and Jaylon Carlies led the defense with nine total tackles, it was the Jaguars' ability to capitalize on key defensive plays that ultimately secured their victory. This game showcased the importance of timely turnovers in close matchups as the Jaguars continue to position themselves for a playoff run.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 208 | 1 | 0 | 104.4 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 183 | 1 | 1 | 93.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 119 | 6.3 | 54 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 23 | 106 | 4.6 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rashaun Molden | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman Jr | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Reyes | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeod | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zahir Mathis | LEDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontay Corleone | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cory Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Semaj Bridgeman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Curt Cunningham | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 |

