The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-17 on December 28, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Jacksonville entered the game with a strong offensive balance, producing 370 total yards compared with 204 for Indianapolis. The Jaguars also controlled possession for 32:19 and converted 7 of 14 third downs, helping them stay in control after halftime.
The Colts started well and led 17-14 after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter, but Jacksonville responded with three field goals in the second half. Trevor Lawrence provided the game’s two rushing touchdowns, while Cam Little supplied all three of Jacksonville’s field goals. Philip Rivers threw for 147 yards and one touchdown for Indianapolis, while Jonathan Taylor rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Final Score
Jacksonville opened the scoring in the second quarter after Indianapolis had built a 10-0 advantage. Trevor Lawrence’s 4-yard rushing touchdown cut the deficit to three points, and his 6-yard touchdown run in the third quarter later gave Jacksonville a 14-10 lead. Indianapolis answered with a Mo Alie-Cox touchdown reception, putting the Colts ahead 17-14 before Cam Little’s 34-yard field goal tied the game.
The Jaguars then took control in the fourth quarter. Little converted a 42-yard field goal with 6:58 remaining before adding a 53-yarder with only 18 seconds left. Those kicks gave Jacksonville a six-point advantage and completed the 23-17 victory. The scoring summary shows Jacksonville scored 7 points in the second quarter, 10 in the third and 6 in the fourth.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 23 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Match Details
The game was played on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium. The official NFL game summary lists a 1:02 p.m. EST start time and attendance of 66,080. Jacksonville finished the game with a 12-4 record, while Indianapolis moved to 8-8 after the loss.
The Jaguars also won the statistical battle in several important categories. They recorded 21 first downs to Indianapolis’ 16 and averaged 5.4 yards per offensive play compared with 3.7 for the Colts. Jacksonville gained 121 rushing yards and 249 net passing yards, while Indianapolis managed 69 rushing yards and 135 net passing yards.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| Date | December 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Final Score | Jaguars 23, Colts 17 |
| Jaguars Record | 12-4 |
| Colts Record | 8-8 |
| Attendance | 66,080 |
| Game Time | 3:05 |
| Winner | Jacksonville Jaguars |
Trevor Lawrence Player Stats
Trevor Lawrence delivered an important performance for Jacksonville even though he did not throw a touchdown pass. He completed 23 of 37 passes for 263 yards, with one interception and two sacks for 14 yards. His passer rating was 72.2. Through the air, Lawrence’s 263 yards represented the largest passing total by either quarterback in the game.
Lawrence made his biggest impact as a runner. He carried the ball eight times for 26 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns, including a 4-yard run in the second quarter and a 6-yard run in the third. Those two scores were critical because Jacksonville struggled to finish drives through the passing game. His rushing production helped the Jaguars turn sustained possessions into points.
| Quarterback | Cmp/Att | Passing Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | 23/37 | 263 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 72.2 |
| Philip Rivers | 17/30 | 147 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 66.9 |
Colts Passing and Rushing Stats
Philip Rivers completed 17 of 30 passes for 147 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. His longest completion went for 18 yards, and he was sacked twice for a combined 12 yards. Rivers also carried once for minus-1 yard. Indianapolis’ passing attack produced only 135 net passing yards after sack yardage was removed.
Jonathan Taylor remained the centerpiece of the Colts’ rushing attack. He carried 21 times for 70 yards and one touchdown, averaging 3.3 yards per attempt. Taylor’s 3-yard touchdown run in the second quarter gave Indianapolis a 10-0 lead. Overall, the Colts rushed 22 times for 69 yards, meaning Taylor accounted for virtually all of the team’s rushing production.
| Player | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Avg. | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | 21 | 70 | 3.3 | 1 |
| Philip Rivers | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 |
| Colts Total | 22 | 69 | 3.1 | 1 |
Receiving Stats
Parker Washington was Jacksonville’s leading receiver and one of the game’s most productive offensive players. He caught 8 of 10 targets for 115 yards, including a 37-yard reception. His 115 receiving yards accounted for a significant portion of Lawrence’s 263 passing yards and gave the Jaguars a reliable option throughout the afternoon.
For Indianapolis, Tyler Warren led the team with five receptions for 43 yards on five targets. Josh Downs added two catches for 34 yards, while Mo Alie-Cox caught three passes for 20 yards and scored the Colts’ lone passing touchdown. Alie-Cox’s 5-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter temporarily restored Indianapolis’ lead.
| Player | Team | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Avg. | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Washington | Jaguars | 10 | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 0 |
| Brian Strange | Jaguars | 5 | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | Jaguars | 9 | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Jaguars | 7 | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | Colts | 5 | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | Colts | 5 | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | Colts | 3 | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | Colts | 3 | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 |
Team Statistics
The overall numbers explain why Jacksonville eventually pulled away. The Jaguars produced 370 total net yards, almost twice Indianapolis’ 204. Jacksonville also gained 121 yards on the ground and 249 net yards through the air. The Colts managed only 69 rushing yards and 135 net passing yards, leaving their offense with limited room for error.
Third-down efficiency was another major difference. Jacksonville converted 7 of 14 third downs for a 50% rate, while Indianapolis converted only 4 of 11. The Jaguars also held a 32:19 to 27:41 advantage in possession time. Indianapolis had two interceptions compared with one by Jacksonville, while the Jaguars recovered the game’s lone lost fumble.
| Category | Jaguars | Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Yards | 370 | 204 |
| First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Rushing Yards | 121 | 69 |
| Net Passing Yards | 249 | 135 |
| Offensive Plays | 68 | 55 |
| Third Down | 7/14 | 4/11 |
| Fourth Down | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Time of Possession | 32:19 | 27:41 |
| Penalties | 6-55 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field Goals | 3/3 | 1/1 |
Key Defensive and Special Teams Stats
Jacksonville’s defense recorded two sacks, with Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker each registering one. Hines-Allen also recorded an interception-related defensive impact and six combined tackles, while Foyesade Oluokun led the Jaguars with 12 combined tackles. The Jaguars finished with 50 total tackles and eight passes defended.
Indianapolis received strong tackling performances from Nick Cross and Kenny Moore II. Cross finished with 12 combined tackles, while Moore recorded 10. Cam Little was especially important on special teams for Jacksonville, converting all three field-goal attempts from 34, 42 and 53 yards. Those three kicks accounted for all six of Jacksonville’s fourth-quarter points.
| Player | Team | Key Defensive/Special Teams Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Foyesade Oluokun | Jaguars | 12 combined tackles |
| Josh Hines-Allen | Jaguars | 6 tackles, 1 sack |
| Travon Walker | Jaguars | 4 tackles, 1 sack |
| Nick Cross | Colts | 12 combined tackles |
| Kenny Moore II | Colts | 10 combined tackles |
| Cam Little | Jaguars | 3/3 field goals |
| Greg Newsome II | Jaguars | Interception |
| G. Pratt | Colts | Interception |
Important Game Moments
Indianapolis controlled the early scoreboard after Blake Grupe made a 33-yard field goal and Jonathan Taylor scored from three yards. Jacksonville answered before halftime when Lawrence ran for four yards to make it 10-7. The Jaguars then took the lead in the third quarter when Lawrence scored again from six yards. Indianapolis immediately responded with Rivers’ 5-yard touchdown pass to Alie-Cox.
The decisive stretch arrived late in the game. After Little’s 34-yard field goal tied the score at 17-17, he converted from 42 yards with 6:58 remaining. Jacksonville then forced Indianapolis into a difficult final sequence before Little drilled a 53-yard field goal with 18 seconds left. That final kick turned a three-point game into the Jaguars’ six-point victory.
Turning Point
The turning point came after Indianapolis took a 17-14 lead in the third quarter. Jacksonville answered with a 34-yard field goal to tie the game and then kept Indianapolis from scoring during the fourth quarter. The Jaguars’ defense and field-position work gave Little opportunities to finish drives with field goals rather than needing another touchdown.
Jacksonville’s ability to sustain drives also mattered. The Jaguars recorded 21 first downs and ran 68 offensive plays compared with 55 for Indianapolis. Their 121 rushing yards helped keep the offense balanced, while Lawrence’s two rushing touchdowns gave Jacksonville an alternative when the passing game could not reach the end zone.
Conclusion
The Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars match player stats show a game that was much closer on the scoreboard than the overall yardage suggested. Jacksonville finished with 370 total yards to Indianapolis’ 204 and held a 21-16 advantage in first downs. Trevor Lawrence passed for 263 yards and rushed for two touchdowns, while Parker Washington produced 115 receiving yards. For Indianapolis, Jonathan Taylor rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown, and Philip Rivers threw for 147 yards and one score.
Jacksonville ultimately won because it finished the game better. After the Colts led 17-14, Cam Little converted three field goals, including a 53-yarder with 18 seconds remaining. The Jaguars’ stronger offensive efficiency, longer possession time and late defensive execution secured the 23-17 victory. The result gave Jacksonville a 12-4 record, while Indianapolis finished the day at 8-8
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