The Indianapolis Colts have officially waved the white flag on their season, trading away guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner this week. Turns out, the rest of the team was more than ready to follow suit, showing they are absolutely willing to take a knee on Sunday. The Jacksonville Jaguars rolled them, handing them a brutal 42-7 home loss that wasn’t even as close as the score suggests.
Jags Dominate From the Jump, Colts Can’t Catch a Break
Right from the whistle, the Jaguars were on fire. They racked up a monstrous 28-0 halftime lead, just pounding on the Colts. You’d think maybe the Colts could claw their way back, especially when Jaylahn Tuimoloau actually managed to sack Trevor Lawrence and force a fumble, creating a glimmer of hope. But nope, that chance evaporated instantly. Daniel Jones threw a pass that tipped off tight end Tyler Warren’s hands, right into the waiting arms of Rayuan Lane. Lane took it to the house for a touchdown, and honestly, at that point, any questions about the second half were pretty much answered.
Starters Rest Early as Colts Search for Answers Under Center
The Jags didn’t stop there. They kept running up the score in the second half until they finally decided to call off the dogs in the fourth quarter. The 42-7 victory moves Jacksonville to a solid 5-2 on the season. They even had the luxury of resting their starters in the final minutes, already thinking ahead to their next game. As for the Colts? They pulled Daniel Jones after his second interception of the day, giving Anthony Richardson his first crack at playing this season. Richardson went 2-of-2 for eight yards and added four yards on two carries, but it was all garbage time. You gotta wonder if this is the beginning of the end for Jones as the starter.
The Jaguars are already looking forward to their next matchup, hitting the road for a Thursday game in Baltimore. For the Colts, well, they’ve got a lot more to think about than just their next opponent. They’ve gotta figure out what this season really means for them and whether Richardson is now their guy going forward.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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