Final2023 Week 6

EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL

Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 6 2023

Indianapolis Colts

Away

20

Jacksonville Jaguars

HomeWon

37

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colts3301420
Jaguars02110637

IND 20JAX 37 Final

  • Passing leader

    Gardner Minshew II

    IND · QB

    12.6PPR pts

    33/55, 329 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Travis Etienne Jr.

    JAX · RB

    23.3PPR pts

    18 ATT, 55 YDS, 2 TD, 3 REC, 28 REC YDS

  • Colts leader

    Michael Pittman Jr.

    IND · WR

    19.9PPR pts

    9 REC, 109 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Rayshawn Jenkins

    JAX

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Jaguars 37, Colts 20: Jacksonville beats Indianapolis

Jacksonville led 21–6 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Indianapolis 16–14 after the break to win 37–20. Indianapolis outgained the Jaguars 354–233.

The Colts went 6-for-17 on third down and committed four turnovers.

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

  • +3 turnover margin JAX 1 · IND 4 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Jaguars Won

Jacksonville won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Colts vs Jaguars
ColtsStatJaguars
4Turnovers1
Other team stats
354Total yards233
4.7Yards per play3.8
75Plays62
35%Third-down conversion29%
31:19Time of possession28:41

Scoring Summary

The Jaguars scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Colts scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Colts vs Jaguars
TimeTeamPlayINDJAX
1st quarter
6:27INDMatt Gay 28-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
14:17JAXTravis Etienne Jr. 2-yard TD run Takes leadBrandon McManus XP37
14:01JAXTravis Etienne Jr. 22-yard TD run Extends leadBrandon McManus XP314
1:40JAXTrevor Lawrence → Christian Kirk, 29-yard TD Extends leadBrandon McManus XP321
0:06INDMatt Gay 56-yard FG621
3rd quarter
10:44JAXBrandon McManus 48-yard FG Extends lead624
3:51JAXTrevor Lawrence → Brenton Strange, 10-yard TD Extends leadBrandon McManus XP631
4th quarter
14:14INDGardner Minshew → Josh Downs, 2-yard TDMatt Gay XP1331
7:14INDZack Moss 3-yard TD runMatt Gay XP2031
4:50JAXBrandon McManus 49-yard FG Extends lead2034
3:00JAXBrandon McManus 51-yard FG Extends lead2037

Fantasy Points: Colts vs Jaguars, Week 6 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Travis EtienneJAXRB23.3 PTSRB2
  2. Michael PittmanINDWR19.9 PTSWR9
  3. Zack MossINDRB17.9 PTSRB7
  4. Trevor LawrenceJAXQB15.7 PTSQB11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Gardner MinshewINDQB12.6QB1833/553291324060.3
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB15.7QB1120/3018121315091.1Start/Sit →
C.J. BeathardJAXQB-0.2—————3-20—

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Travis EtienneJAXRB23.3RB2RB1855233280
Michael PittmanINDWR19.9WR9WR———1491090
Zack MossINDRB17.9RB7RB721176380
Christian KirkJAXWR13.9WR27WR———63491
Josh DownsINDWR13.1WR30WR———85211Start/Sit →
Jonathan TaylorINDRB11.5RB21RB819065460Start/Sit →
Evan EngramJAXTE11.1TE7TE———77410Start/Sit →
Brenton StrangeJAXTE10.7TE11TE———32271Start/Sit →
Kylen GransonINDTE9.7TE13TE———43670Start/Sit →
Calvin RidleyJAXWR6.6WR56WR1-4084300Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR5.5WR65WR———63250
Isaiah McKenzieINDWR4.3WR74WR———22230
D'Ernest JohnsonJAXRB1.9RB64RB1190————
Tank BigsbyJAXRB1.8RB65RB3201160Start/Sit →
Amari RodgersINDWR0.0—WR———2000
Trey SermonINDRB0.0—RB———1000
Drew OgletreeINDTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Will MalloryINDTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR78 snaps100%
  2. Josh DownsWR61 snaps78%
  3. Alec PierceWR58 snaps74%
  4. Kylen GransonTE45 snaps58%
  5. Zack MossRB39 snaps50%

Target Share52 targets

  1. Michael Pittman27%, 14 targets
  2. Josh Downs15%, 8 targets
  3. Zack Moss13%, 7 targets
  4. Jonathan Taylor12%, 6 targets
  5. Alec Pierce12%, 6 targets
  6. Other21%, 11 targets

Carry Share17 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor47%, 8 carries
  2. Zack Moss41%, 7 carries
  3. Gardner Minshew12%, 2 carries

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Calvin RidleyWR51 snaps80%
  2. Travis EtienneRB51 snaps80%
  3. Evan EngramTE48 snaps75%
  4. Christian KirkWR45 snaps70%
  5. Brenton StrangeTE34 snaps53%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Calvin Ridley29%, 8 targets
  2. Evan Engram25%, 7 targets
  3. Christian Kirk21%, 6 targets
  4. Travis Etienne11%, 3 targets
  5. Brenton Strange11%, 3 targets
  6. Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Travis Etienne62%, 18 carries
  2. C.J. Beathard10%, 3 carries
  3. Trevor Lawrence10%, 3 carries
  4. Tank Bigsby10%, 3 carries
  5. Calvin Ridley3%, 1 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR78100%1427%0
Calvin RidleyJAXWR5180%829%1
Travis EtienneJAXRB5180%311%18
Josh DownsINDWR6178%815%0
Evan EngramJAXTE4875%725%0
Alec PierceINDWR5874%612%0
Christian KirkJAXWR4570%621%0
Kylen GransonINDTE4558%48%0
Brenton StrangeJAXTE3453%311%0
Zack MossINDRB3950%713%7
Luke FarrellJAXTE2945%00%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB3342%612%8
Drew OgletreeINDTE2836%12%0
Jamal AgnewJAXWR2031%00%0
Tank BigsbyJAXRB1727%14%3
Amari RodgersINDWR2026%24%0
Tim JonesJAXWR1320%00%0
Elijah CooksJAXWR1016%00%0
Will MalloryINDTE912%12%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE810%00%0
Trey SermonINDRB79%12%0
Isaiah McKenzieINDWR45%24%0
D'Ernest JohnsonJAXRB23%00%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+7.2Travis Etienne Jr.23.3 PTS vs 16.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−11.8Gardner Minshew II12.6 PTS vs 24.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume24.4 xFPGardner Minshew II12.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Gardner Minshew IIIND · QB12.624.4−11.8100%55 att—55212%00%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR19.923.4−3.5100%27% tgt—000%1427%
Travis Etienne Jr.JAX · RB23.316.1+7.280%62% car—01862%311%
Zack MossIND · RB17.916.0+1.950%41% car—0741%713%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB11.514.9−3.442%47% car—0847%612%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB15.714.5+1.295%30 att—30310%00%
Calvin RidleyJAX · WR6.614.0−7.480%29% tgt—013%829%
Josh DownsIND · WR13.113.4−0.378%15% tgt—000%815%
Evan EngramJAX · TE11.111.7−0.675%25% tgt—000%725%
Alec PierceIND · WR5.510.0−4.574%12% tgt—000%612%
Christian KirkJAX · WR13.910.0+3.970%21% tgt—000%621%
Kylen GransonIND · TE9.76.7+3.058%8% tgt—000%48%
Brenton StrangeJAX · TE10.75.0+5.753%11% tgt—000%311%
Tank BigsbyJAX · RB1.83.5−1.727%10% car—0310%14%
Amari RodgersIND · WR0.03.3−3.326%4% tgt—000%24%
Isaiah McKenzieIND · WR4.33.3+1.05%4% tgt—000%24%
C.J. BeathardJAX · QB-0.21.8−2.05%0 att—0310%00%
Drew OgletreeIND · TE0.01.7−1.736%2% tgt—000%12%
Trey SermonIND · RB0.01.7−1.79%2% tgt—000%12%
Will MalloryIND · TE0.01.7−1.712%2% tgt—000%12%
D'Ernest JohnsonJAX · RB1.90.6+1.33%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Colts 52 targets and 17 carries; Jaguars 28 targets and 29 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

Gardner Minshew II Unlucky

IND · QB · 12.6 pts on 24.4 expected

33 of 55 passing for 329 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 2 carries for 4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trevor Lawrence

JAX · QB · 15.7 pts on 14.5 expected

20 of 30 passing for 181 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 3 carries for 15 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Michael Pittman Jr.

IND · WR · 19.9 pts on 23.4 expected

14 targets (27% of the team's), 9 catches for 109 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.4 expected.

Zack Moss

IND · RB · 17.9 pts on 16.0 expected

7 targets (13% of the team's), 6 catches for 38 yards; 7 carries (41% of the team's) for 21 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.0 expected.

Travis Etienne Jr. Ran hot

JAX · RB · 23.3 pts on 16.1 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 28 yards; 18 carries (62% of the team's) for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Calvin Ridley Unlucky

JAX · WR · 6.6 pts on 14.0 expected

8 targets (29% of the team's), 4 catches for 30 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for -4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Calvin Ridley →

Brenton Strange Ran hot

JAX · TE · 10.7 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 27 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Brenton Strange →

Jonathan Taylor

IND · RB · 11.5 pts on 14.9 expected

6 targets (12% of the team's), 5 catches for 46 yards; 8 carries (47% of the team's) for 19 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.9 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Jonathan Taylor played 42% of the snaps, up from a 15% season average.
  • Stock up: Amari Rodgers played 26% of the snaps, up from a 4% season average.
  • Stock down: Zack Moss played 50% of the snaps, down from a 84% season average.

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: Brenton Strange played 53% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Colts defense and Jaguars defense
Points allowed toColts DJaguars D
QBs15.918.6
RBs26.122.7
WRs31.635.3
TEs12.911.9

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

How the Game Swung

Jacksonville opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Jaguars win probability

Jaguars win probability by game minuteJaguars started at 50%, stood at 94% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −9Gay 28-yd FG50% → 41%Q1 6:27
  2. +24Etienne 2-yd TD run40% → 63%Q2 14:17
  3. +19Etienne 22-yd TD run64% → 83%Q2 14:01
  4. +10Lawrence → Kirk, 29-yd TD87% → 97%Q2 1:40
  5. −3Gay 56-yd FG97% → 94%Q2 0:06

Swing in Jaguars win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Colts vs Jaguars
Indianapolis ColtsMeasureJacksonville Jaguars
75Plays62
77%Pass rate53%
5.3Yds / dropback4.5
2.6Yds / carry2.9
6/17Third downs4/14

Efficiency edge Jacksonville ran 13 fewer plays than Indianapolis.

  • Top targets
  • IND Pittman 27% · Downs 15% · Moss 13%
  • JAX Ridley 29% · Engram 25% · Kirk 21%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Colts vs Jaguars
ResultINDJAX
Touchdowns24
Field goals23
Punts34
Turnovers41
Turnovers on downs20

JAX turnover edge: +3

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 16-play, 65-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Jaguars scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 27 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:0016658:33Field goal
JAXQ1 6:2713757:10Touchdown
INDQ2 14:171-60:07Fumble
JAXQ2 14:101220:09Touchdown
INDQ2 14:01381:04Punt
JAXQ2 12:575252:15Punt
INDQ2 10:42392:34Punt
JAXQ2 8:083-41:24Punt
INDQ2 6:445452:05Interception
JAXQ2 4:399652:59Touchdown
INDQ2 1:409371:34Field goal
JAXQ2 0:061-10:06End of half
JAXQ3 15:00300:27Punt
INDQ3 14:334132:02Interception
JAXQ3 12:31491:47Field goal
INDQ3 10:443-22:11Punt
JAXQ3 8:339694:42Touchdown
INDQ3 3:5112754:37Touchdown
JAXQ4 14:14360:50Interception
INDQ4 13:246252:18Interception
JAXQ4 11:063-52:24Punt
INDQ4 8:424721:28Touchdown
JAXQ4 7:14462:24Field goal
INDQ4 4:504-71:31Downs
JAXQ4 3:194-140:19Field goal
INDQ4 3:007221:15Downs
JAXQ4 1:453-21:45End 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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Colts vs Jaguars
ColtsStatJaguars
9-8Record9-8
23.3Points per game22.2
336.8Yards per game339.5
5.2Yards per play5.2
24.4Points allowed per game21.8
349.8Yards allowed per game342.8

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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Colts vs Jaguars Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Colts vs Jaguars Week 6 game?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 37–20 in Week 6 of the 2023 season. The game was played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, on October 15, 2023. See the Jaguars' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Colts vs Jaguars?

The final score was Jaguars 37, Colts 20. The Jaguars led 21–6 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 14, Jaguars 16.

What happened in the Colts vs Jaguars game?

Jacksonville led 21–6 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Indianapolis 16–14 after the break to win 37–20. Indianapolis outgained the Jaguars 354–233. Travis Etienne led all players with 3 catches for 28 yards, plus 18 carries for 55 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Colts committed 4 turnovers, the Jaguars 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Jaguars?

Travis Etienne led the game with 23.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 6, on 3 catches for 28 yards, plus 18 carries for 55 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Michael Pittman was next with 19.9 (WR9). See Travis Etienne's 2023 game log.

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

Gardner Minshew (IND) led all passers with 33 of 55 for 329 yards, a touchdown and 3 interceptions. Travis Etienne (JAX) led in rushing with 18 carries for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns. Michael Pittman (IND) led in receiving with 9 catches for 109 yards.

How many fantasy points did Travis Etienne score against the Colts?

Travis Etienne scored 23.3 points in PPR leagues, 21.8 in half-PPR and 20.3 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 6 of the 2023 season, on 3 catches for 28 yards, plus 18 carries for 55 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

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

Travis Etienne Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.3 PPR points on 16.1 xFP (+7.2). Gardner Minshew II fell furthest short, with 12.6 points on 24.4 xFP (−11.8). 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?

Gardner Minshew II had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 24.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Jaguars beat the Colts?

The Jaguars beat the Colts 37–20 because they won the turnover battle 4–1.

Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs Jaguars?

The Jaguars won the turnover battle 4–1: the Colts gave the ball away 4 times and the Jaguars 1 time. 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 6 of 2023, they last met in the 2023 season on September 10, 2023, when the Jaguars beat the Colts 31–21.

What is the Colts vs Jaguars record since 2021?

The Jaguars lead 7–3 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.