The Jacksonville Jaguars will be down a key offensive weapon when they take the field Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Wide receiver Parker Washington has been ruled out for the Week 14 AFC South showdown at EverBank Stadium due to a hip injury. After being listed as questionable throughout the week, Washington is now officially sidelined, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Washington’s absence is a notable blow for a Jaguars offense that’s been finding its rhythm. The second-year receiver has quietly become a reliable target, hauling in 36 of 57 targets for 447 yards and three touchdowns across 12 games.
Perhaps more impressively, 23 of those catches have moved the chains-highlighting just how clutch he’s been in key moments. He’s also been a difference-maker on special teams, returning two punts for touchdowns this season.
That kind of versatility won’t be easy to replace.
With Washington out, Jacksonville will turn to a trio of depth receivers to pick up the slack. Veterans Tim Patrick and Dyami Brown are expected to see increased snaps, while Austin Trammell has been elevated from the practice squad and will likely step into both the No. 3 receiver role and punt return duties. Trammell’s familiarity with the system and special teams experience make him a logical plug-in, but the Jaguars will be counting on the entire group to keep the offense humming.
At the top of the receiver depth chart, Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers will continue to lead the way. Meyers, the team’s most consistent pass-catcher this year, enters Week 14 with 51 receptions for 597 yards and two touchdowns. His chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been a steadying force for an offense that’s had to navigate injuries and shifting personnel throughout the season.
The stakes couldn’t be higher heading into this one. Both the Jaguars and Colts sit at 8-4, locked in a tie atop the AFC South.
Jacksonville has been surging lately, winning three straight and four of its last five. The Colts, meanwhile, are trying to rebound from back-to-back losses to the Chiefs and Texans.
Sunday marks the first of two meetings between these division rivals over the final month of the season, and with playoff positioning on the line, this one has the feel of a must-win.
Statistically, the Jaguars have been balanced on offense, averaging 202.8 passing yards and 123.3 rushing yards per game. Trevor Lawrence has thrown for 2,636 yards with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions-a solid if unspectacular stat line, but one that doesn’t fully capture his leadership and late-game poise.
On the ground, Travis Etienne continues to be the engine, racking up 843 rushing yards and five touchdowns. His ability to create explosive plays will be key in keeping the Colts’ defense honest.
Defensively, Jacksonville has been stout against the run, allowing a league-best 82.4 rushing yards per game. That front seven has been a force, led by linebacker Foyesade Oluokun, who’s already piled up 96 tackles.
Devin Lloyd has added 45 tackles and shown off his range with four interceptions, while Josh Hines-Allen has been a disruptive presence off the edge with six sacks. That unit will be tasked with slowing down a Colts offense that, while inconsistent, has shown flashes of explosiveness.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET, and with the division lead hanging in the balance, expect a physical, playoff-caliber atmosphere in Jacksonville. The Jaguars may be shorthanded, but they’ve shown all season they can adapt-and now they’ll have to do it again, with the AFC South crown very much up for grabs.