Indianapolis
Colts
1-6
24
FINAL
35
Jacksonville
Jaguars
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Indianapolis Colts 35-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. With both teams eyeing a crucial victory, the Jaguars showcased their resilience on home turf, ultimately overcoming a strong performance from the Colts.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr of the Colts led the charge with a commanding 342 passing yards and three touchdown passes, connecting frequently with standout receiver Alec Pierce, who racked up 140 receiving yards. However, it was the Jaguars’ De'Von Achane who provided a crucial ground game, contributing 63 rushing yards that helped balance the offensive attack and maintain possession.
Defensively, the Jaguars made significant contributions that ultimately shifted the game's momentum. Nate Wiggins topped the tackle charts with six total tackles, while Dennis Gardeck wreaked havoc with three sacks on Richardson, disrupting the Colts' rhythm. Foyesade Oluokun's interception further underscored Jacksonville's defensive prowess, marking a pivotal moment that sealed the outcome in favor of the Jaguars.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 36 | 24 | 342 | 3 | 1 | 113.4 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 32 | 23 | 264 | 2 | 0 | 117.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 7 | 140 | 20.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hines-Allen | LEDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Murray | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

