Final2023 Week 1

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 1 2023

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Indianapolis Colts

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jaguars7731431
Colts0714021

JAX 31IND 21 Final

  • Passing leader

    Trevor Lawrence

    JAX · QB

    18.7PPR pts

    24/32, 241 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Calvin Ridley

    JAX · WR

    24.1PPR pts

    8 REC, 101 YDS, 1 TD

  • Colts leader

    Michael Pittman Jr.

    IND · WR

    23.7PPR pts

    8 REC, 97 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    DeForest Buckner

    IND

    1 TD, 1 SACK, 7 TKL

Jaguars 31, Colts 21: Jacksonville rallies in the fourth quarter

Jacksonville led 14–7 at halftime and outscored Indianapolis 17–14 after the break to win 31–21. The Jaguars finished with a 342–280 edge in total offense and averaged 5.0 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Colts went 2-for-12 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Jaguars kept the ball for 33:37.

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

  • +0.9 yards/play JAX 5.0 · IND 4.1
  • +1 turnover margin JAX 2 · IND 3 turnovers
  • +62 total yards JAX 342 · IND 280

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, Jaguars vs Colts
JaguarsStatColts
5.0Yards per play4.1
2Turnovers3
342Total yards280
Other team stats
69Plays69
25%Third-down conversion17%
33:37Time of possession26:23

Scoring Summary

The Jaguars scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Colts scored three touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Jaguars vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayJAXIND
1st quarter
5:18JAXTrevor Lawrence → Calvin Ridley, 9-yard TD Takes leadBrandon McManus XP70
2nd quarter
14:57INDAnthony Richardson 2-yard TD run Ties gameMatt Gay XP77
4:56JAXTrevor Lawrence → Zay Jones, 18-yard TD Takes leadBrandon McManus XP147
3rd quarter
11:25INDAnthony Richardson → Michael Pittman Jr., 39-yard TD Ties gameMatt Gay XP1414
8:31JAXBrandon McManus 45-yard FG Takes lead1714
2:27INDDeForest Buckner 26-yard fumble return TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP1721
4th quarter
5:14JAXTank Bigsby 1-yard TD run Game winnerBrandon McManus XP2421
4:08JAXTravis Etienne Jr. 26-yard TD run Extends leadBrandon McManus XP3121

Fantasy Points: Jaguars vs Colts, Week 1 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Calvin RidleyJAXWR24.1 PTSWR6
  2. Michael PittmanINDWR23.7 PTSWR8
  3. Anthony RichardsonINDQB21.9 PTSQB4
  4. Travis EtienneJAXRB21.4 PTSRB6

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB18.7QB824/32241217210103.8Start/Sit →
Anthony RichardsonINDQB21.9QB424/37223111040179.0
Gardner MinshewINDQB0.0—0/2000———39.6

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Calvin RidleyJAXWR24.1WR6WR———1181011Start/Sit →
Michael PittmanINDWR23.7WR8WR———118971
Travis EtienneJAXRB21.4RB6RB1877155270
Zay JonesJAXWR16.5WR18WR———75551
Evan EngramJAXTE9.9TE5TE———55490Start/Sit →
Kylen GransonINDTE7.9TE15TE———64390Start/Sit →
Josh DownsINDWR6.0WR66WR———73300Start/Sit →
Tank BigsbyJAXRB5.3RB44RB71311000Start/Sit →
Deon JacksonINDRB3.8RB52RB1314065140
Jake FunkINDRB3.2RB56RB210011120
Drew OgletreeINDTE3.0TE39TE———21200Start/Sit →
Christian KirkJAXWR1.9WR95WR———3190
Evan HullINDRB1.7RB68RB1101160Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR1.5WR101WR———3150
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE0.0—TE———2000Start/Sit →
Jamal AgnewJAXWR-0.2—WR2-20————
D'Ernest JohnsonJAXRB-0.4—RB1-40————

Fantasy Usage

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Zay JonesWR62 snaps89%
  2. Calvin RidleyWR57 snaps81%
  3. Travis EtienneRB56 snaps80%
  4. Evan EngramTE51 snaps73%
  5. Christian KirkWR42 snaps60%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Calvin Ridley34%, 11 targets
  2. Zay Jones22%, 7 targets
  3. Evan Engram16%, 5 targets
  4. Travis Etienne16%, 5 targets
  5. Christian Kirk9%, 3 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share35 carries

  1. Travis Etienne51%, 18 carries
  2. Trevor Lawrence20%, 7 carries
  3. Tank Bigsby20%, 7 carries
  4. Jamal Agnew6%, 2 carries
  5. D'Ernest Johnson3%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR70 snaps97%
  2. Alec PierceWR66 snaps92%
  3. Josh DownsWR57 snaps79%
  4. Deon JacksonRB51 snaps71%
  5. Kylen GransonTE44 snaps61%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Michael Pittman28%, 11 targets
  2. Josh Downs18%, 7 targets
  3. Deon Jackson15%, 6 targets
  4. Kylen Granson15%, 6 targets
  5. Alec Pierce8%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 6 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Deon Jackson50%, 13 carries
  2. Anthony Richardson38%, 10 carries
  3. Jake Funk8%, 2 carries
  4. Evan Hull4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR7097%1128%0
Alec PierceINDWR6692%38%0
Zay JonesJAXWR6289%722%0
Calvin RidleyJAXWR5781%1134%0
Travis EtienneJAXRB5680%516%18
Josh DownsINDWR5779%718%0
Evan EngramJAXTE5173%516%0
Deon JacksonINDRB5171%615%13
Kylen GransonINDTE4461%615%0
Christian KirkJAXWR4260%39%0
Luke FarrellJAXTE3347%00%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE3042%25%0
Brenton StrangeJAXTE2739%00%0
Tank BigsbyJAXRB1521%13%7
Drew OgletreeINDTE1521%25%0
Jake FunkINDRB1318%13%2
Evan HullINDRB811%13%1
Juwann WinfreeINDWR57%00%0
Jamal AgnewJAXWR34%00%2
Tim JonesJAXWR23%00%0
D'Ernest JohnsonJAXRB11%00%1
Isaiah McKenzieINDWR11%00%0

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+5.7Calvin Ridley24.1 PTS vs 18.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−14.2Deon Jackson3.8 PTS vs 18.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.7 xFPAnthony Richardson Sr.21.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Anthony Richardson Sr.IND · QB21.921.7+0.296%37 att—371038%00%
Travis Etienne Jr.JAX · RB21.419.4+2.080%51% car—01851%516%
Calvin RidleyJAX · WR24.118.4+5.781%34% tgt—000%1134%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR23.718.4+5.397%28% tgt—000%1128%
Deon JacksonIND · RB3.818.0−14.271%50% car—01350%615%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB18.717.8+0.9100%32 att—32720%00%
Josh DownsIND · WR6.011.7−5.779%18% tgt—000%718%
Zay JonesJAX · WR16.511.7+4.889%22% tgt—000%722%
Kylen GransonIND · TE7.910.0−2.161%15% tgt—000%615%
Evan EngramJAX · TE9.98.3+1.673%16% tgt—000%516%
Tank BigsbyJAX · RB5.36.0−0.721%20% car—0720%13%
Alec PierceIND · WR1.55.0−3.592%8% tgt—000%38%
Christian KirkJAX · WR1.95.0−3.160%9% tgt—000%39%
Drew OgletreeIND · TE3.03.3−0.321%5% tgt—000%25%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE0.03.3−3.342%5% tgt—000%25%
Jake FunkIND · RB3.22.9+0.318%8% car—028%13%
Evan HullIND · RB1.72.3−0.611%4% car—014%13%
Jamal AgnewJAX · WR-0.21.2−1.44%6% car—026%00%
Gardner Minshew IIIND · QB0.00.8−0.84%2 att—200%00%
D'Ernest JohnsonJAX · RB-0.40.6−1.01%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Jaguars 32 targets and 35 carries; Colts 39 targets and 26 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Anthony Richardson Sr.

IND · QB · 21.9 pts on 21.7 expected

24 of 37 passing for 223 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 10 carries for 40 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.7 expected.

Travis Etienne Jr.

JAX · RB · 21.4 pts on 19.4 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 27 yards; 18 carries (51% of the team's) for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.4 expected.

Calvin Ridley Ran hot

JAX · WR · 24.1 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (34% of the team's), 8 catches for 101 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Calvin Ridley →

Michael Pittman Jr. Ran hot

IND · WR · 23.7 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (28% of the team's), 8 catches for 97 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Deon Jackson Unlucky

IND · RB · 3.8 pts on 18.0 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 14 yards; 13 carries (50% of the team's) for 14 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Josh Downs Unlucky

IND · WR · 6.0 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 3 catches for 30 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Josh Downs →

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jaguars defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toJaguars DColts D
QBs18.615.9
RBs22.726.1
WRs35.331.6
TEs11.912.9

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

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 40% win probability, climbed as high as 82%, then lost.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 40%, stood at 18% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Richardson 2-yd TD run21% → 41%Q2 14:57
  2. −23Lawrence → Jones, 18-yd TD42% → 19%Q2 4:56
  3. +26Richardson → Pittman, 39-yd TD17% → 43%Q3 11:25
  4. +37Buckner 26-yd TD29% → 66%Q3 2:27
  5. −62Bigsby 1-yd TD run82% → 20%Q4 5:14

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jaguars vs Colts
Jacksonville JaguarsMeasureIndianapolis Colts
69Plays69
49%Pass rate62%
7.0Yds / dropback5.0
3.0Yds / carry2.5
3/12Third downs2/12

Efficiency edge Jacksonville ran as many plays and gained 2.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • JAX Ridley 34% · Jones 22% · Engram 16%
  • IND Pittman 28% · Downs 18% · Jackson 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jaguars vs Colts
ResultJAXIND
Touchdowns42
Field goals10
Punts55
Turnovers23
Turnovers on downs23

JAX turnover edge: +1

  • The Jaguars opened the scoring on their second possession, a 9-play, 61-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 29 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:00301:25Punt
JAXQ1 13:35360:53Punt
INDQ1 12:42392:17Punt
JAXQ1 10:259615:07Touchdown
INDQ1 5:1811755:21Touchdown
JAXQ2 14:574331:49Interception
INDQ2 13:08491:13Downs
JAXQ2 11:55341:39Punt
INDQ2 10:16461:25Downs
JAXQ2 8:517573:55Touchdown
INDQ2 4:563410:47Fumble
JAXQ2 4:096253:06Punt
INDQ2 1:03361:03End of half
JAXQ3 15:003-11:00Punt
INDQ3 14:006632:35Touchdown
JAXQ3 11:258482:54Field goal
INDQ3 8:313-42:03Punt
JAXQ3 6:28492:03Downs
INDQ3 4:25471:15Fumble
JAXQ3 3:101-200:43Fumble
JAXQ3 2:27371:24Punt
INDQ3 1:033-31:16Punt
JAXQ4 14:47491:55Downs
INDQ4 12:52322:06Punt
JAXQ4 10:4610465:32Touchdown
INDQ4 5:14200:14Interception
JAXQ4 5:003440:52Touchdown
INDQ4 4:0817743:23Downs
JAXQ4 0:45200:45End of game
About these numbers

The Colts' fumble touchdown is counted as a Jaguars lost fumble, not as a Colts possession. 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.

Jaguars vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Jaguars and Colts 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 Jaguars win
51–162015
Largest Colts win
37–32013

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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Jaguars vs Colts
JaguarsStatColts
9-8Record9-8
22.2Points per game23.3
339.5Yards per game336.8
5.2Yards per play5.2
21.8Points allowed per game24.4
342.8Yards allowed per game349.8

Jaguars vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
JAX −3.5Jaguars covered by 6.5
Total
45.5Over: 52 points scored (by 6.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Jaguars24.531+6.5
Colts21.0210.0

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 5 meetings: Jaguars 4–1 ATS, unders 3–2.

Each team's 2023 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
1–0
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
1–0
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS at home
0–1

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

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Jaguars vs Colts 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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Jaguars vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Jaguars vs Colts Week 1 game?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–21 in Week 1 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on September 10, 2023. See the Jaguars' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Jaguars vs Colts?

The final score was Jaguars 31, Colts 21. The Jaguars led 14–7 at halftime, and the second half went Jaguars 17, Colts 14.

What happened in the Jaguars vs Colts game?

Jacksonville led 14–7 at halftime and outscored Indianapolis 17–14 after the break to win 31–21. The Jaguars finished with a 342–280 edge in total offense and averaged 5.0 yards per play. Calvin Ridley led all players with 8 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown. The Colts committed 3 turnovers, the Jaguars 2.

What was the game-winning score in Jaguars vs Colts?

Tank Bigsby's 1-yard touchdown run with 5:14 left in the fourth quarter gave the Jaguars a 24–21 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jaguars vs Colts?

Calvin Ridley led the game with 24.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR6 of Week 1, on 8 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown. Michael Pittman was next with 23.7 (WR8). See Calvin Ridley's 2023 game log.

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

Trevor Lawrence (JAX) led all passers with 24 of 32 for 241 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Travis Etienne (JAX) led in rushing with 18 carries for 77 yards and a touchdown. Calvin Ridley (JAX) led in receiving with 8 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Calvin Ridley score against the Colts?

Calvin Ridley scored 24.1 points in PPR leagues, 20.1 in half-PPR and 16.1 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 1 of the 2023 season, on 8 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown. He drew 34% of his team's targets.

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

Calvin Ridley outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.1 PPR points on 18.4 xFP (+5.7). Deon Jackson fell furthest short, with 3.8 points on 18.0 xFP (−14.2). 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.

How did the Jaguars come back to beat the Colts?

The Jaguars' chances of winning fell as low as 18% in the fourth quarter. Tank Bigsby's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Tank Bigsby's 1-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Jaguars vs Colts?

The Jaguars won the turnover battle 3–2: the Colts gave the ball away 3 times and the Jaguars 2 times. The Jaguars won the game.

What is the all-time Jaguars vs Colts record?

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

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

Before Week 1 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on October 16, 2022, when the Colts beat the Jaguars 34–27.

What was the closing spread for Jaguars vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Jaguars −3.5, making the Jacksonville Jaguars 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 24.5 points for the Jaguars and 21.0 for the Colts.

Did Jaguars vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 52 points, 6.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Jaguars vs Colts?

The Jaguars covered by 6.5 against the closing line of Jaguars −3.5. The final margin was 10 points.