Indianapolis Colts Summary
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The Indianapolis Colts faced a significant setback in their Week 14 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, losing 36-19. This defeat marked the Colts' third consecutive loss, dropping their record to 8-5.
A critical moment came when starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles tendon and was ruled out for the remainder of the season, a diagnosis confirmed by Adam Schefter of ESPN. Following the game, head coach Shane Steichen acknowledged the gravity of Jones' injury, stating, 'It doesn't look good.' The loss not only hurts the Colts' playoff aspirations but also allowed the Jaguars to claim sole possession of first place in the AFC South.
Jacksonville's victory extended their home winning streak against the Colts to eleven games, highlighting a troubling trend for Indianapolis in their divisional rivalry. As the Colts look ahead, they now face a tougher path in the wild card race, having fallen behind the Buffalo Bills in the AFC standings due to this loss.