Big Cat Country
The Jacksonville Jaguars, on Sunday, extended their decade long streak of home victories over the Indianapolis Colts to eleven consecutive games with a 36 to 19 EverBank Stadium victory over Indianapolis. The weather was rainy, the stadium was packed, and the team came ready to take control of the AFC South. As the team welcomed back many familiar faces for Legends Weekend, former Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson completed the first “Duuuval” for the home team.
Live blog:
Catch up on all the big plays and best moments from tonight’s game in our live blog!
Pregame Notes:
On Friday, Jacksonville officially declared both starting left tackle Walker Little and safety Andrew (Dewey) Wingard inactive for Sunday’s matchup due to concussions. Additionally, WR Parker Washington was later ruled out after suffering a hip injury in week 13. Multiple Jaguars returned from injury for Jacksonville, as Eric Murray was activated from IR after a five-game absence due to a neck injury. OL Patrick Mekari (concussion), Chuma Edoga (calf), and DE Travon Walker (knee) all returned to the playing field after missing Week 13 due to injury. DT Arik Armstead (hand) was also active, wearing a cast over his injured hand.
The following Jacksonville players left Sunday’s game due to injury:
Game Recap
Following an opening drive punt by the Jaguars offense, linebacker Devin Lloyd opened the action with his fifth interception of the year, an aerobic behind the back catch, to give the ball back to the offense at the Jacksonville 21. Travis Etienne, smelling blood in the water, kicked off the scoring with a three-yard rush, breaking a tackle at the line to gain. (Jaguars 7, Colts 0)
The Colts immediately answered with an 11-play, 78-yard, 6:07 drive with much of the damage surprisingly done via the air. Daniel Jones wrapped up the drive with completions of 16, 17, 13, and 9, as Jonathan Taylor tied the game up with a one-yard rush. (Jaguars 7, Colts 7)
The Jacksonville offense immediately regained the lead on a 5-play, 74-yard, 2:05 drive featuring a highlight one-handed 39-yard catch by Brian Thomas Jr.
Lawrence followed the highlight grab with a perfect touchdown pass to Jakobi Meyers over the underneath coverage, with Meyers running s stutter-and-go. (Jaguars 14, Colts 7)
Colts QB Daniel Jones, who entered the matchup playing on a reported fractured fibula, left the game on the following drive after grabbing his Achilles on a non-contact play, slamming his helmet into the ground before heading to the locker room late in the first quarter. He was immediately ruled out for the remainder of the game with an Achilles injury – which could massively impact the Jaguars’ playoff chances.
Following a Jacksonville punt, the defense continued to get their hands on the ball, with Eric Murray forcing a Jonathan Taylor fumble as he was falling to the ground.
Jacksonville’s second defensive turnover of the game was again turned into a...
