Colts lose 38-20 to Jaguars: Instant analysis

Analysis of the Colts’ season finale.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-9) lost 38-20 against the Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10) on Sunday at TIAA Bank Field to end the 2019 season.

The game was over when…

…Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakuoe stripped Jacoby Brissett and Calais Campbell scooped it up for a touchdown to give the Jags a 31-20 lead in the fourth quarter.

Game Balls

  • RB Marlon Mack: The third-year back capped a great season taking 15 carries for 77 yards and two touchdowns.
  • LB Darius Leonard: The Pro-Bowl linebacker grabbed another interception, marking his fifth of the season.

Key Stats

  • The Colts were outscored 22-0 in the second half.

Quick Hits

  • The Colts offensive line had five starters for all 16 games this season, the first time it as happened since 2005.
  • Colts finish third in the AFC South.
  • This was Jacoby Brissett’s third game in a row without a touchdown pass.
  • The Colts will hold the No. 13 pick in the 2020 NFL draft.
  • Colts lost seven of nine to finish out the season after starting 5-2.

Injuries

  • CB Kenny Moore (ankle), CB Quincy Wilson (shoulder), S Khari Willis (shoulder), DT Denico Autry (concussion) and RB Jordan Wilkins (ankle) were all inactive due to injuries.

Up Next: The season is over. The Colts will be watching the playoffs from home and will be focused on making improvements in the offseason.