The Jaguars didn’t just beat the Colts on Sunday - they buried them early and never let up, rolling to a 42-7 win at EverBank Stadium in Week 8.
Jacksonville had the game under control from the opening half, storming out to a 28-0 lead before halftime and carrying that advantage through the rest of the afternoon. Indianapolis never found a way back into it, and the blowout only got more lopsided as the game wore on.
The NFL also handed down four fines to Jacksonville after the win, with the total reaching $39,187. Tight end Brenton Strange, linebackers Branson Combs and Dennis Gardeck, and defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro were all fined. Three of the penalties came for unnecessary roughness, while Strange was hit for unsportsmanlike conduct with taunting.
On the Colts’ side, the game turned into a rough day for Daniel Jones, who was pulled after throwing his second interception. That opened the door for Anthony Richardson to make his first appearance of the season. Richardson went 2-of-2 for eight yards and added two carries for four yards.
Jonathan Taylor, described as a trade rumor superstar, finished with eight carries and four catches.
Even in a lopsided loss, Richardson had reason to be thankful just to be back on the field after the eye injury he suffered during the 2025 season.
“There were definitely times where I would go to the doctor, and they would tell me they don’t know if I’m getting my vision back,” he said following the game. “Stuff like that. So, I’m just grateful that I even just get a chance to go out there and throw a pass.”
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