Indianapolis Colts (7-9) – Jacksonville Jaguars (4-12) : 26-23 a.p.
The Colts and Jaguars had nothing left to play for this season, but they put up a good fight. Indianapolis led almost the entire match, before logically winning in overtime.
As during the entire match, Jonathan Taylor (34 races, 177 yards, 1 TD) continued the races to lead the Indianapolis attack. Joe Flacco (23/40, 264 yards, 1 TD) only had to complete one pass during overtime to put Matt Gay within range for a 38-yard field goal.
As it was the first possession of the extra period, the Jaguars had a ball to answer. But the attack was swallowed up, with a sack which cost 16 yards on third attempt, before a too soft pass from Mac Jones (20/32, 225 yards, 1 TD, 1 int) on the final action of match. Brian Thomas caught the ball well, but too short for the conversion.
Lightning and the tractor
Still starting in place of Anthony Richardson, Joe Flacco made lightning speak from the start of the match, with a 40-yard pass for a touchdown from Alec Pierce on the first possession.
A coup to which Jacksonville responds with a great offensive, concluded by Tank Bigsby (14 races, 39 yards, 1 TD). The Jags even take the lead (7-10).
But Jonathan Taylor harasses the opposing defense and finds the end zone (14-10). As the kicks continued, the Colts led 20-13 at the break.
A messy ending
The second half is much duller. The defenses tighten the game and the attacks are clumsy. An interception for Jones. A missed kick for the Colts.
Finally, it was on a slightly confused action, with a fumble from Parker Washington (2 rec, 15 yards, 1 TD) covered by himself that the Jaguars equalized in the last quarter (20-20). After an exchange of field goals, Flacco has the winning ball with just under 2 minutes remaining. Missed. Fortunately for him, his team took the second chance in overtime.
The Colts will not go to the playoffs, but they are improving their record a little.
