Jacksonville takes control early
The Jacksonville Jaguars used a 21-point second quarter to pull away from the Indianapolis Colts for a 42-7 Week 8 win at EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville led 7-0 after the first quarter and 28-0 at halftime, then added 14 points in the third. Indianapolis scored its only seven points in that period before both teams went scoreless in the fourth. The Jaguars improved to 5-2. The Colts fell to 2-6, with this defeat following losses to Minnesota and Tennessee.
Tuten delivers on the ground and through the air
Bhayshul Tuten powered Jacksonville with 104 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. He also caught both of his targets for 55 yards and another score, finishing with 159 yards from scrimmage. Trevor Lawrence completed 10 of 14 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns, producing a big passing day on limited attempts. He added 10 yards on three carries. Chris Rodriguez Jr. contributed 41 rushing yards and a touchdown on six carries, plus a 17-yard reception. Nate Boerkircher turned his only target into a 31-yard touchdown catch.
Colts struggle to generate offense
Jacksonville's defense recorded four sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery while holding Indianapolis to 243 yards and seven points. Daniel Jones completed 19 of 28 passes for 144 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Keenan Allen caught all seven of his targets for 67 yards, while Josh Downs supplied the Colts' receiving touchdown among his four catches for 23 yards. Jonathan Taylor managed 23 yards on eight carries and added four receptions for 24 yards. DJ Giddens gained 43 yards on six rushing attempts.
Fantasy returns favor Jacksonville
Tuten led the game's individual PPR scoring with 29.9 points, combining rushing volume with two touchdowns and receiving production. Jacksonville's defense added 21.0 points, and Lawrence finished with 19.4. Allen's seven catches helped him lead Indianapolis with 13.7 PPR points despite the lopsided result. Downs reached 12.3 with his touchdown, while Taylor finished with 6.7 and Jones with 6.5. Rodriguez delivered 12.8 points, and Boerkircher's touchdown pushed him to 10.1.
Week 9 schedule
Jacksonville visits the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 8:15 p.m. ET. Indianapolis hosts the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. ET.