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FINAL
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Indianapolis
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 35-31, securing a crucial victory as the regular season comes to a close. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious in a high-stakes battle.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Daniel Jones, who put together an impressive performance with 406 passing yards and three touchdown passes. Wide receiver Alec Pierce also shined, racking up 106 receiving yards, providing Jones with a reliable target throughout the game. While DJ Giddens managed to contribute on the ground with 65 rushing yards, it was the aerial attack that truly made the difference.
On the defensive side, the Colts were able to apply pressure with Laiatu Latu recording a sack, but it was their ability to contain the Jaguars' offense that stood out. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a crucial interception by Jourdan Lewis of Jacksonville put the Jaguars in a position to tie the game, but they ultimately fell short. The Colts' defense held firm when it mattered most, allowing them to clinch the victory and finish the season on a high note.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 49 | 35 | 71% | 406 | 3 | 1 | 108.0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 239 | 2 | 0 | 100.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Giddens | HB | 8 | 65 | 8.1 | 46 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 52 | 3.7 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 55 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 18 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Durfee | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 52 |

