Dec 7, 2025
🏈 Game Recap: Colts 26, Jaguars 23 (OT)
Jonathan Taylor delivered a monster 154-yard performance — including the decisive overtime touchdown — as the Colts edged the Jaguars in a back-and-forth division showdown. For beginners: Indianapolis won because they controlled overtime and relied on their star running back. For die-hard fans: The Colts’ outside-zone adjustments, mesh-point discipline with Anthony Richardson, and late defensive disguises against Trevor Lawrence proved pivotal in shutting down Jacksonville’s rhythm in crunch time.
🔥 First Quarter — Jaguars Set the Tone
Trevor Lawrence hit Christian Kirk for an early touchdown.
Jacksonville’s defense brought pressure, forcing quick throws.
Colts stayed within reach thanks to Taylor’s early chunk gains.
🔥 Second Quarter — Colts Respond
Anthony Richardson connected with Michael Pittman Jr. on a red-zone strike.
Indy’s defense tightened and forced consecutive punts.
Jaguars salvaged the half with a long field goal.
🔥 Third Quarter — Trading Momentum Swings
Travis Etienne broke loose on a screen pass for a big gain.
Taylor answered with a 45-yard burst to flip field position.
Both teams exchanged field goals as the tension rose.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Down to the Wire
Lawrence led a game-tying drive capped by a late field goal.
Richardson used his legs and arm to push Indy into scoring territory, but the Colts settled for three.
Jaguars kicked a clutch field goal in the final seconds to force overtime.
🔥 Overtime — Taylor Ends It
Colts won the toss and leaned heavily on their ground game.
Taylor ripped off multiple punishing runs.
He finished the game with a powerful touchdown to seal the road win.
❓ Community Discussion Question:
Are the Colts officially contenders with the Richardson–Taylor duo healthy, or do they still need more consistency in the passing game to make a real playoff run?
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