Colts rout Jaguars, 33-13: Instant analysis

Analyzing the big win for the Colts.

The Indianapolis Colts (6-4) defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-6) on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium by a score of 33-13.

The game was over when…

…Colts running back Nyheim Hines punched in a seven-yard touchdown run to give Indy a 31-7 lead in the fourth quarter.

Game Balls

  • RB Marlon Mack: Though he left with an injury, Mack took 14 carries for 109 yards and a touchdown.
  • CB Kenny Moore: It was a strong day for Moore, who led the team in tackles while recording a sack and a pass defended.
  • RB Jonathan Williams: In relief of Mack, Williams took 13 for 116 yards.

Key Stats

  • The Colts finished with 264 rushing yards as a team, the second-most in franchise history.
  • The Colts defense allowed just one drive to enter the red zone.

Quick Hits

  • The Colts are now 3-0 against the AFC South this year.
  • Mack recorded his seventh career 100-yard game. It was the first time since Week 5 he’s done so.
  • Adam Vinatieri now holds the NFL record for most field-goal attempts in a career (710), passing Morten Andersen.
  • Vinatieri made all five of his kicks on Sunday.
  • This is the first game for the Colts that has been decided by more than one score this season.
  • This is the first time the Colts have had multiple 100-yard rushers in the same game since moving to Indy.
  • Jacoby Brissett completed 15 of 24 passes for 148 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also ran in a five-yard touchdown.
  • DE Justin Houston recorded a sack, which extends his streak to six games.
  • The Colts move into first place with a Texans loss in Baltimore.

Injuries

  • WR T.Y. Hilton (calf), WR Parris Campbell (hand), RB Jordan Wilkins (ankle) and CB Pierre Desir (hamstring) were all inactive due to injuries.
  • RB Marlon Mack (hand) and CB Rock Ya-Sin (ankle) left with injuries and didn’t return.

Up Next: The Colts turn around on a short week to visit the Houston Texans on Thursday night at NRG Stadium.