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Everything we know from the Colts’ loss to the Jaguars in Week 6.
The Indianapolis Colts (3-3) were defeated by the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) on Sunday, 37-20, at TIAA Bank Field.
The Week 6 loss was the biggest deficit the Colts faced this season and even though they showed some life in the fourth quarter, it was far too late after falling down 31-6 during the third quarter.
The Colts now have lost nine consecutive games on the road against the Jaguars, who are alone in first place in the AFC South.
Here’s everything we know from the Week 6 loss:
Announcer Spero Dedes should not have pointed out that Gardner Minshew hadn’t thrown a pick all season. We all know what happened next.
If there’s one thing you never want to do as an announcer, it’s to state that a quarterback hasn’t thrown an interception in whatever time period you want to bring up. Because we’re pretty sure that’s when the interception will happen. Like mentioning a no-hitter while it’s happening, you just don’t want to mess with the Sports Gods.
Veteran announcer Spero Dedes apparently forgot himself in this regard. Albert was calling Sunday’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars, and with 4:50 left in the first half, Dedes happened to mention that Minshew hadn’t thrown a pick all season long.
See if you can guess what happened next.
the instant announcer curse pic.twitter.com/zngP1RfKdd https://t.co/RnkyOrFkDN
— alex (@highlightheaven) October 15, 2023
I mean… we’re talking MAYBE five seconds between the installation of the Announcer Curse, and the Inevitable Result. Ouch.
Gardner Minshew up next for Colts with Anthony Richardson on IR
Just when you thought we were done with it, Minshew Mania always seems to find its way back to the forefront. Quarterback Gardner Minshew has had an interesting football life. From being a standout transfer at Washington State University to now an NFL journeyman, Minshew has rarely stayed with one team for long. But when he’s had time in the spotlight, he’s used it well.
Minshew is now on his third NFL team with the Indianapolis Colts, and has already helped win them three games. Minshew took over in relief of rookie Anthony Richardson in Week 2 and guided the ship to a 31-20 win. The following week, he engineered a game-winning drive to steal an upset 22-19 victory over the Ravens in overtime. Minshew once again took over for an injured Richardson in Week 5, and what do you know, the Colts held on for a 23-16 win over the Titans.
Now it seems we’ll be seeing a lot more of Minshew for at least the next month of play.
With Anthony Richardson out at least four weeks, Gardner Minshew becomes the Colts’ QB1. Colts also signed QB Kellen Mond to their practice squad.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2023
Minshew has proven himself to be a very capable starting quarterback when given the opportunity. His win/loss record of 9-16 is misleading, as he spent the first two years of his career on some bad Jaguars teams.
There’s no such thing as having too many quality quarterbacks. If Minshew performs well and keeps the Colts winning in Richardson’s absence, he very well could find himself on his fourth NFL team next year – albeit this time as the starter.
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The experts are leaning heavily to one side this week.
The Indianapolis Colts (3-2) and Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2) are just about set for a crucial Week 6 matchup at TIAA Bank Field.
As the second meeting between these division-mates, the Colts will be looking to even the season series after the Jaguars came out victorious in Week 1 on the road. Meanwhile, the Colts haven’t defeated the Jaguars on the road since the 2014 season, enduring an eight-game losing streak.
Vegas has the Colts sitting as 4.5-point underdogs in this matchup, according to BetMGM.
Here’s how the experts around the league see this matchup shaking out:
| Expert | Pick | Score (if applicable) | Link |
| Nate Davis (USA TODAY) | Jaguars | 24-17 | Link |
| Jarrett Bell (USA TODAY) | Jaguars | 27-20 | Link |
| Lorenzo Reyes (USA TODAY) | Jaguars | 25-23 | Link |
| Mike Clay (ESPN) | Jaguars | — | Link |
| Dan Graziano (ESPN) | Jaguars | — | Link |
| NFL Network | Jaguars | 24-21 | Link |
| Bill Bender (Sporting News) | Jaguars | 28-26 | Link |
| Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) | Jaguars | 27-20 | Link |
| Cam DaSilva (Sportsbook Wire) | Jaguars | — | Link |
| Bleacher Report | Jaguars | 27-21 | Link |
Over at Tallysight, 90% of the analysts have the Jaguars walking away with a home victory. In terms of the 4.5-point spread, 63% of analysts believe the Jaguars will cover.
This is a pretty heavy turn toward the Jaguars. They are coming off two impressive wins in London, and they took care of business on the road against the Colts in Week 1 so it doesn’t come as a surprise.
We should expect the Colts to be competitive, though. They’ve been a scrappy team all season, and they’re getting healthier despite the fact that they’ll be without Anthony Richardson.
We’ll see if the Colts can pull off the road upset when these two AFC South teams kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday in Duval County.
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Take a look at our betting preview for the Week 6 matchup.
The Indianapolis Colts (3-2) play the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2) on Sunday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.
The game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on CBS.
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This will be the second meeting between the Colts and Jaguars this season after opening the 2023 campaign with a game at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Jaguars won that game 31-20. The Colts haven’t beaten the Jaguars on the road since the 2014 season, losing the last eight matchups. Indy will be visiting Duval County without Anthony Richardson, who is on the injured reserve list due to a shoulder injury in his throwing arm.
Colts RT Braden Smith (foot/wrist/hip) was ruled out on the final injury report while TE Mo Alie-Cox (concussion) and C Ryan Kelly (ankle/foot) are listed as questionable.
The Jaguars will be without CB Christian Braswell (hamstring), WR Zay Jones (knee), OL Walker Little (knee) and DT DaVon Hamilton (back). LB Devin Lloyd (thumb) is listed as questionable.
Check out the latest injury report here.
Colts: Josh Downs OVER 45.5 receiving yards (-110)
The rookie has essentially taken over the No. 2 wide receiver role through the first month of the season. He ranks second on the team in targets (33), receptions (23) and receiving yards (255) despite running the third-most routes and playing the third-most snaps among Colts wide receivers. He’s also coming off a breakout performance of six receptions for 97 yards in Week 5. Meanwhile, the Jaguars have allowed the ninth-most receiving yards (927) to the position through five games. Even with Gardner Minshew under center, Downs should be heavily involved as a quick-winning slot option, and he has a good chance of surpassing this line.
Prediction: Jaguars 24, Colts 21
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Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.
Taking a look at five things to watch in Week 6.
The Indianapolis Colts (3-2) are on the road this week to have their second matchup of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2).
This game will create an AFC South leader with both teams sitting at a 3-2 record and the rest of the division with a 2-3 record heading into Week 6. Things haven’t been favorable for the Colts in Duval County.
They have lost eight straight games in Jacksonville and that 2014 win happens to be the last time Indy won the AFC South. The Jaguars have outscored the Colts 232-104 in their eight-game winning streak at home in this series.
The Jags will be looking to sweep Indianapolis for the first time since 2017. The Week 1 matchup was won by Jacksonville in a 31-21 game but it was a lot closer than the final score indicated.
Indy had a lead heading into the fourth quarter until the Jaguars were able to pull away late and keep a comeback attempt at bay from the Colts. This is a much-improved team in Indianapolis since that Week 1 game so there should be more confidence from the young players entering this contest.
It should be another hard-fought divisional matchup in Jacksonville. Here are five things to watch when they hit the field on Sunday:
Which quarterbacks should you start and sit for Week 6? Natalie Miller has your fantasy team covered.
Starts and sits is here to help fantasy managers make those all important last minute lineup decisions .While we won’t tell you about obvious starts such as Christian McCaffrey or Justin Jefferson, we will find players you may be waffling about and help you make a decision.
Let’s look at quarterbacks for Week 6.
The Colts will start Gardner Minshew, not Anthony Richardson, against the Saints in a few weeks. Minshew was sacked six times the last time he played New Orleans:
The New Orleans Saints are getting a big break — their Week 8 opponent, the Indianapolis Colts, won’t have starting quarterback Anthony Richardson. Richardson has been placed on injured reserve, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, so it’ll be Gardner Minshew filling in when the Saints visit Indianapolis in a few weeks.
Richardson is dealing with a more-severe AC joint sprain than the injury Derek Carr suffered earlier this season which could sideline him for as many as eight weeks. It’s tough news for a rookie quarterback who needs these reps to develop his craft, but it’s good news for New Orleans. Richardson is exactly the sort of big-armed, athletic passer who has given their defense problems before.
Instead they’ll be facing Minshew, who the Saints sacked six times last season when he was playing for the Philadelphia Eagles (three of those coming from Cameron Jordan). He’s a competent backup but has struggled when asked to start for a longer period of time, so this matchup suddenly looks very favorable for them. We’ll check in on his progress as the Colts’ fill-in quarterback when the Saints begin preparing for him in a few weeks.
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We take a look at the waiver wire and advise fantasy managers which players they should pick up and stash or play heading into Week 6.
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It was an exciting and interesting Week 5, where we saw the some new names enter into our collective fantasy football minds. Injuries and breakout stars are going to send fantasy managers scrambling to waivers this week, and we can full you in on who to target before waivers clear.
Gardner Minshew II will be the Colts’ starting quarterback in his first game back at EverBank Stadium since being traded by the Jaguars.
Former Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Gardner Minshew II will be under center for the Indianapolis Colts in his first game back at EverBank Stadium since being traded in 2021.
On Monday, Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters that the shoulder injury suffered by rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, who started against the Jaguars in Week 1, will keep him out Sunday and perhaps longer.
Minshew, 27, has already started one game for Indianapolis this season, stepping into the lineup in Week 3 after Richardson suffered a concussion in the week prior.
Drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft, Minshew was thrust into action in his first career game after Nick Foles suffered a broken clavicle in his Jaguars debut. Minshew started 12 games as a rookie in Jacksonville and eight games in his second season, tallying 37 touchdowns and 11 interceptions during his time with the team.
But after the Jaguars selected Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Minshew was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round pick that was eventually used to select cornerback Gregory Junior.
Minshew didn’t play at all when the Jaguars lost to Philadelphia during the 2022 season. He threw just two passes in the final minute of Jacksonville’s 31-21 win against the Colts in Week 1 of this season.
Indianapolis and Jacksonville are currently tied for the lead in the AFC South with matching 3-2 records, although the Jaguars currently own the tiebreaker due to their Week 1 win.
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