Final2021 Week 18

EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL

Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 18 2021

Indianapolis Colts

Away

11

Jacksonville Jaguars

HomeWon

26

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colts030811
Jaguars7610326

IND 11JAX 26 Final

  • Passing leader

    Trevor Lawrence

    JAX · QB

    18.6PPR pts

    23/32, 223 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Marvin Jones Jr.

    JAX · WR

    21.8PPR pts

    7 REC, 88 YDS, 1 TD

  • Colts leader

    Michael Pittman Jr.

    IND · WR

    20.4PPR pts

    6 REC, 64 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Damien Wilson

    JAX

    1 INT, 1 SACK, 5 TKL

Jaguars 26, Colts 11: Jacksonville leads from start to finish

Jacksonville led 13–3 at halftime and outscored Indianapolis 13–8 after the break to win 26–11. The Jaguars finished with a 318–233 edge in total offense and averaged 5.0 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Colts went 4-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Jaguars kept the ball for 33:19 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 8 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.6 yards/play JAX 5.0 · IND 4.4
  • +2 turnover margin JAX 0 turnovers
  • +85 total yards JAX 318 · IND 233

Game Highlights

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Why the Jaguars Won

Jacksonville won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Colts vs Jaguars
ColtsStatJaguars
4.4Yards per play5.0
2Turnovers0
233Total yards318
Other team stats
53Plays64
33%Third-down conversion47%
26:41Time of possession33:19

Scoring Summary

The Jaguars scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Colts scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Colts vs Jaguars
TimeTeamPlayINDJAX
1st quarter
7:48JAXTrevor Lawrence → Laquon Treadwell, 2-yard TD Takes leadMatthew Wright XP07
2nd quarter
9:08INDMichael Badgley 41-yard FG37
3:06JAXMatthew Wright 22-yard FG Extends lead310
0:00JAXMatthew Wright 20-yard FG Extends lead313
3rd quarter
11:32JAXMatthew Wright 39-yard FG Extends lead316
3:08JAXTrevor Lawrence → Marvin Jones Jr., 3-yard TD Extends leadMatthew Wright XP323
4th quarter
8:15JAXMatthew Wright 31-yard FG Extends lead326
4:26INDCarson Wentz → Michael Pittman Jr., 12-yard TDCarson Wentz → Michael Pittman Jr., 2-pt conversion1126

Fantasy Points: Colts vs Jaguars, Week 18 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Marvin JonesJAXWR21.8 PTSWR15
  2. Michael PittmanINDWR20.4 PTSWR17
  3. Trevor LawrenceJAXQB18.6 PTSQB12
  4. Jonathan TaylorINDRB12.5 PTSRB22

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB18.6QB1223/322232010170111.8Start/Sit →
Carson WentzINDQB11.1QB2417/2918511317074.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Marvin JonesJAXWR21.8WR15WR———87881
Michael PittmanINDWR20.4WR17WR———76641
Jonathan TaylorINDRB12.5RB22RB1577043180Start/Sit →
Laquon TreadwellJAXWR11.4WR41WR———53241Start/Sit →
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR11.2WR44WR———75620
Dare OgunbowaleJAXRB8.5RB34RB1130063250Start/Sit →
Ryquell ArmsteadJAXRB8.2RB38RB952022100
T.Y. HiltonINDWR5.9WR70WR———52390
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE4.7TE24TE———32270Start/Sit →
Jacob HollisterJAXTE4.4TE26TE———33140
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB2.9RB65RB———32190
Jack DoyleINDTE2.1TE41TE———21110
Zach PascalINDWR1.7WR102WR———2170
Mekhi SargentJAXRB0.2RB78RB1201000
Parris CampbellINDWR0.0—WR———3000

Fantasy Usage

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Jonathan TaylorRB52 snaps91%
  2. Michael PittmanWR50 snaps88%
  3. Zach PascalWR49 snaps86%
  4. T.Y. HiltonWR40 snaps70%
  5. Jack DoyleTE32 snaps56%

Target Share29 targets

  1. Michael Pittman24%, 7 targets
  2. T.Y. Hilton17%, 5 targets
  3. Jonathan Taylor14%, 4 targets
  4. Mo Alie-Cox10%, 3 targets
  5. Nyheim Miller-Hines10%, 3 targets
  6. Other24%, 7 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor83%, 15 carries
  2. Carson Wentz17%, 3 carries

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Laquon TreadwellWR62 snaps91%
  2. Marvin JonesWR61 snaps90%
  3. Dare OgunbowaleRB46 snaps68%
  4. Jacob HollisterTE41 snaps60%
  5. Laviska ShenaultWR41 snaps60%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Marvin Jones25%, 8 targets
  2. Laviska Shenault22%, 7 targets
  3. Dare Ogunbowale19%, 6 targets
  4. Laquon Treadwell16%, 5 targets
  5. Jacob Hollister9%, 3 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Dare Ogunbowale35%, 11 carries
  2. Trevor Lawrence32%, 10 carries
  3. Ryquell Armstead29%, 9 carries
  4. Mekhi Sargent3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Jonathan TaylorINDRB5291%414%15
Laquon TreadwellJAXWR6291%516%0
Marvin JonesJAXWR6190%825%0
Michael PittmanINDWR5088%724%0
Zach PascalINDWR4986%27%0
T.Y. HiltonINDWR4070%517%0
Dare OgunbowaleJAXRB4668%619%11
Jacob HollisterJAXTE4160%39%0
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR4160%722%0
Jack DoyleINDTE3256%27%0
Luke FarrellJAXTE3247%00%0
Chris ManhertzJAXTE3044%00%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2239%310%0
Ryquell ArmsteadJAXRB2029%26%9
Kylen GransonINDTE1119%00%0
Ashton DulinINDWR1018%00%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB916%310%0
Parris CampbellINDWR814%310%0
Josh HammondJAXWR57%00%0
Mekhi SargentJAXRB23%13%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+8.6Michael Pittman Jr.20.4 PTS vs 11.8 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.7Dare Ogunbowale8.5 PTS vs 17.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.5 xFPTrevor Lawrence18.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB18.620.5−1.9100%32 att—321032%00%
Dare OgunbowaleJAX · RB8.517.2−8.768%35% car—01135%619%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB12.516.4−3.991%83% car—01583%414%
Carson WentzIND · QB12.114.7−2.6100%29 att—29317%00%
Marvin Jones Jr.JAX · WR21.813.5+8.390%25% tgt—000%825%
Laviska Shenault Jr.JAX · WR11.211.8−0.660%22% tgt—000%722%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR20.411.8+8.688%24% tgt—000%724%
Ryquell ArmsteadJAX · RB8.29.1−0.929%29% car—0929%26%
Laquon TreadwellJAX · WR11.48.4+3.091%16% tgt—000%516%
T.Y. HiltonIND · WR5.98.4−2.570%17% tgt—000%517%
Jacob HollisterJAX · TE4.45.1−0.760%9% tgt—000%39%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE4.75.1−0.439%10% tgt—000%310%
Nyheim HinesIND · —3.95.1−1.2—10% tgt—000%310%
Parris CampbellIND · WR0.05.1−5.114%10% tgt—000%310%
Jack DoyleIND · TE2.13.4−1.356%7% tgt—000%27%
Zach PascalIND · WR1.73.4−1.786%7% tgt—000%27%
Mekhi SargentJAX · RB0.22.3−2.13%3% car—013%13%

Team totals: Colts 29 targets and 18 carries; Jaguars 32 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Carson Wentz

IND · QB · 12.1 pts on 14.7 expected

17 of 29 passing for 185 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 3 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Trevor Lawrence

JAX · QB · 18.6 pts on 20.5 expected

23 of 32 passing for 223 yards, 2 touchdowns; 10 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Jonathan Taylor Volume, no payoff

IND · RB · 12.5 pts on 16.4 expected

4 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 18 yards; 15 carries (83% of the team's) for 77 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Michael Pittman Jr. Ran hot

IND · WR · 20.4 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (24% of the team's), 6 catches for 64 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Dare Ogunbowale Unlucky

JAX · RB · 8.5 pts on 17.2 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 25 yards; 11 carries (35% of the team's) for 30 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Dare Ogunbowale →

Marvin Jones Jr. Ran hot

JAX · WR · 21.8 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (25% of the team's), 7 catches for 88 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Parris Campbell Unlucky

IND · WR · 0.0 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 5.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

T.Y. Hilton

IND · WR · 5.9 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (17% of the team's), 2 catches for 39 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.4 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Jonathan Taylor played 91% of the snaps, up from a 68% season average.
  • Stock up: T.Y. Hilton played 70% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
  • Stock down: Mo Alie-Cox played 39% of the snaps, down from a 56% season average.

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: Dare Ogunbowale led the backfield with 68% of the snaps after trailing Ryquell Armstead before this game.
  • Stock up: Laquon Treadwell played 91% of the snaps, up from a 63% season average.
  • Stock up: Jacob Hollister played 60% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Colts defense and Jaguars defense
Points allowed toColts DJaguars D
QBs16.618.0
RBs19.521.8
WRs32.836.2
TEs14.411.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Jacksonville opened at 15% win probability, fell as low as 15%, then rallied to win.

Jaguars win probability

Jaguars win probability by game minuteJaguars started at 15%, stood at 62% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +17Lawrence → Treadwell, 2-yd TD17% → 34%Q1 7:48
  2. −10Badgley 41-yd FG42% → 32%Q2 9:08
  3. +12Wright 22-yd FG36% → 47%Q2 3:06
  4. +12Wright 20-yd FG50% → 62%Q2 0:00
  5. +11Wright 39-yd FG66% → 78%Q3 11:32

Swing in Jaguars win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Colts vs Jaguars
Indianapolis ColtsMeasureJacksonville Jaguars
53Plays64
66%Pass rate52%
4.0Yds / dropback6.6
5.2Yds / carry3.3
4/12Third downs7/15

Efficiency edge Jacksonville ran 11 more plays and gained 2.6 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • IND Pittman 24% · Hilton 17% · Taylor 14%
  • JAX Jones 25% · Shenault 22% · Ogunbowale 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Colts vs Jaguars
ResultINDJAX
Touchdowns12
Field goals14
Punts23
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs30

JAX turnover edge: +2

  • The Jaguars opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
JAXQ1 15:0012757:12Touchdown
INDQ1 7:485201:51Downs
JAXQ1 5:575144:01Punt
INDQ1 1:5612577:48Field goal
JAXQ2 9:0811716:02Field goal
INDQ2 3:06331:31Punt
JAXQ2 1:3511711:35Field goal
INDQ3 15:00432:27Fumble
JAXQ3 12:33421:01Field goal
INDQ3 11:326223:03Punt
JAXQ3 8:29311:30Punt
INDQ3 6:59100:07Interception
JAXQ3 6:526453:44Touchdown
INDQ3 3:0810545:15Downs
JAXQ4 12:53362:22Punt
INDQ4 10:314-20:50Downs
JAXQ4 9:416281:26Field goal
INDQ4 8:159753:49Touchdown
JAXQ4 4:26774:26End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Colts vs Jaguars Head-to-Head

The Colts and Jaguars first met in 1995 and have played 50 times since. They have been AFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series
28–22Colts lead, 50 meetings since 1995
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Colts win
37–32013
Largest Jaguars win
51–162015

Since 2021

7–3 Jaguars lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. J = Jaguars win, C = Colts win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 8 Colts at Jaguars Upcoming
  • Week 18 Jaguars at Colts Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Colts vs Jaguars
ColtsStatJaguars
9-8Record3-14
26.5Points per game14.9
347.1Yards per game305.4
5.6Yards per play5.0
21.5Points allowed per game26.9
343.2Yards allowed per game353.1

Colts vs Jaguars Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
IND −14Colts failed to cover by 29
Total
43Under: 37 points scored (by 6)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Colts28.511−17.5
Jaguars14.526+11.5

The Jaguars beat their implied total and the Colts fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Jaguars 2–0 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
10–7
Over/under
8–9
ATS as favorite
4–4
ATS as underdog
6–3
ATS on the road
6–2

Jacksonville Jaguars

Against the spread
5–12
Over/under
5–12
ATS as favorite
0–2
ATS as underdog
5–10
ATS at home
3–6

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Colts vs Jaguars Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 in Jacksonville and Week 18 in Indianapolis. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Colts vs Jaguars Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Colts vs Jaguars Week 18 game?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 26–11 in Week 18 of the 2021 season. The game was played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, on January 9, 2022. See the Jaguars' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Colts vs Jaguars?

The final score was Jaguars 26, Colts 11. The Jaguars led 13–3 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 8, Jaguars 13.

What happened in the Colts vs Jaguars game?

Jacksonville led 13–3 at halftime and outscored Indianapolis 13–8 after the break to win 26–11. The Jaguars finished with a 318–233 edge in total offense and averaged 5.0 yards per play. Marvin Jones led all players with 7 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. The Colts committed 2 turnovers, the Jaguars none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Jaguars?

Marvin Jones led the game with 21.8 PPR fantasy points, the WR15 of Week 18, on 7 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. Michael Pittman was next with 20.4 (WR17).

Who led Colts vs Jaguars in passing, rushing and receiving?

Trevor Lawrence (JAX) led all passers with 23 of 32 for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 15 carries for 77 yards. Marvin Jones (JAX) led in receiving with 7 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Marvin Jones score against the Colts?

Marvin Jones scored 21.8 points in PPR leagues, 18.3 in half-PPR and 14.8 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 18 of the 2021 season, on 7 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Colts vs Jaguars?

Michael Pittman Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.4 PPR points on 11.8 xFP (+8.6). Dare Ogunbowale fell furthest short, with 8.5 points on 17.2 xFP (−8.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Colts vs Jaguars?

Trevor Lawrence had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 18.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Jaguars come back to beat the Colts?

The Jaguars' chances of winning fell as low as 15% in the first half. Trevor Lawrence's 2-yard touchdown pass to Laquon Treadwell in the first quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 26–11 win.

Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs Jaguars?

The Jaguars won the turnover battle 2–0: the Colts gave the ball away 2 times and the Jaguars not at all. The Jaguars won the game.

What is the all-time Colts vs Jaguars record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 28–22 across 50 meetings since 1995.

When did the Colts and Jaguars last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on November 14, 2021, when the Colts beat the Jaguars 23–17.

What was the closing spread for Colts vs Jaguars?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Colts −14, making the Indianapolis Colts 14-point favorites, with a closing total of 43. That implied about 28.5 points for the Colts and 14.5 for the Jaguars.

Did Colts vs Jaguars go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 43, and the teams combined for 37 points, 6 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Colts vs Jaguars?

The Jaguars covered as 14-point underdogs against the closing line of Colts −14. The final margin was 15 points.