Colts take down Jaguars in overtime in regular season finale

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Colts beat the Jaguars 26-23 in overtime in the regular season finale.

Jonathan Taylor had another huge day for the Colts, rushing for 177 yards and a touchdown.

The win snapped a three game losing streak against the Jaguars.

The Colts finished the season 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the fourth straight season.

“Obviously it didn’t go the way we wanted it to go,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said. “It was one of those years, a down year for us, but again, I’m going to work relentlessly along with everyone to get this thing going in the right direction so we can put a championship culture and winning product on the field next year.”

“Maybe you try to talk yourself into thinking these games don’t mean a lot to ease your mind a little bit, but it’s still an NFL game,” quarterback Joe Flacco said. “They all mean a lot. I know it didn’t mean anything for the Colts and what we’re doing this year, but a victory in this league, it goes a long way no matter what.”

“Anytime you can get a division win at home means a lot,” linebacker Zaire Franklin said. “Obviously, it wasn’t a situation we wanted to be, but we ended the season the way we wanted to with a win, and I was glad we could do it for it for the home fans.”

The drive-by-drive recap of the game can be found below.

Overtime

3:20 – The Jaguars failed to convert on 4th & 22 and lost the game. Mac Jones was sacked for a loss of 16 yards by Zaire Franklin on third down.

Score: Colts win 26-23

5:23 – The Colts take the lead on a 38 yard field goal from Matt Gay, his fourth field goal of the game.

Score: Colts lead 26-23

4th quarter

End of the 4th quarter – The Jaguars took a knee to send the game to overtime.

Score: 23-23

:15 – The Colts got just one first down in their attempted two minute drill and were forced to punt.

Score: 23-23

1:44 – Jaguars kicker Cam Little hits his third field goal of the game of the game, this one from 53 yards, to tie the game.

Score: 23-23

3:52 – The Colts put together a 43 yard drive to set up a 45 yard field goal for Matt Gay to retake the lead.

Score: Colts lead 23-20

7:50 – The Jaguars tied the game on a Parker Washington touchdown. Washington fumbled at the 1 yard line, recovered the ball, and got into the end zone for the score. It capped off a 14 play, 84 yard drive that chewed up almost seven minutes of clock.

Score: 20-20

14:54 – The Colts were not able to convert on third down and were forced to punt again. They got one first down on the drive, converting on 3rd and 3 earlier in the drive on a Josh Downs six yard catch.

Score: Colts lead 20-13

3rd quarter

2:28 – Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones threw three straight incomplete passes and the Jaguars punted once again.

Score: Colts lead 20-13

2:42 – Matt Gay was not able to convert on a 51 yard field goal that would have put the Colts up by two possessions.

Score: Colts lead 20-13

7:58 – Julian Blackmon intercepted Mac Jones on a deep pass intended for Brian Thomas Jr. at the one yard line. It was the first turnover by either team in the game.

Score: Colts lead 20-13

9:41 – The Colts were forced into their first three and out of the game and punted to the Jaguars 38.

Score: Colts lead 20-13

11:52 – The Colts forced a Jaguars punt after Mac Jones threw an incomplete pass on 3rd & 4.

Score: Colts lead 20-13

2nd quarter

End of the first half: The Colts lead 20-13

0:13 – Matt Gay hit his second field goal of the game, this one from 36 yards. A 37 yard gain on defensive pass interference helped the Colts get into field goal range late in the half.

Score: Colts lead 20-13

1:25 – The Jaguars trimmed the lead on a 28 yard field goal. Brian Thomas Jr. had his biggest catch of the game thus far on a 41 yard bomb down the middle of the field.

Score: Colts lead 17-13

3:22 – Matt Gay put the Colts up by seven points on a 49 yard field goal.

Score: Colts lead 17-10

8:04 – The Colts forced their second three and out of the game, with Kwity Paye sacking Mac Jones on first down.

Score: Colts lead 14-10

9:32 – The Colts put together their second touchdown drive of the game, this one an eight play, 70 yard drive. Joe Flacco found Michael Pittman Jr. on the sideline for a 26 yard gain on the drive, and Jonathan Taylor capped it off with a six yard rushing touchdown, his sixth in his last three games.

Score: Colts lead 14-10

14:17 – The Jaguars took advantage of the good field position, taking the lead on a 53 yard field goal. The Jaguars got just one first down on the drive, which came on the first play.

Score: Jaguars lead 10-7

1st quarter

2:03 – The Colts failed to get a first down on 4th & 1. Joe Flacco scrambled for it, but was knocked out of bounds short of the line to gain. The Colts picked up one first down on the drive on a 12 yard Jonathan Taylor run. The Jaguars will get the ball at the Colts 48 yard line.

Score: 7-7

4:19 – The Colts forced a Jaguars three and out, stopping a Tank Bigsby run on 3rd & 1 for no gain.

Score: 7-7

6:17 – The Colts got one first down, but a 12 yard sack of Joe Flacco caused the drive to stall out after just four plays. The Colts punted to the Jacksonville 9 yard line.

Score: 7-7

8:12 – The Jaguars tied the game on a 1 yard Tank Bigsby touchdown. It was the first time all season the Colts allowed an opening drive touchdown. The Jaguars went 70 yards in 10 plays on the drive.

Score: 7-7

13:50 – The Colts received the ball first and made quick work of the Jaguars defense. Joe Flacco led a three play, 70 yard touchdown drive that was highlighted by a 40 yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce.

Score: Colts lead 7-0.