{"id":444598,"date":"2026-11-01T22:40:21","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T22:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/444598\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T22:40:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T22:40:21","slug":"the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-from-colts-lopsided-defeat-in-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/444598\/","title":{"rendered":"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from Colts\u2019 Lopsided Defeat in Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halloween has passed, but the Duval demons continue to haunt the Indianapolis Colts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Indianapolis\u2019 rough week got worse on Sunday, as their season officially went down the drain in Jacksonville with a demoralizing 42-7 loss to the Jaguars. The Colts remain winless in Jacksonville since 2014, and now their unlikely chances to win the AFC South are over.<\/p>\n

Although there weren\u2019t many, there were some bright spots among the hideousness of the performance. Let\u2019s take a look at just some of the good, the bad and the ugly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The GoodCJ Allen\"Indianapolis<\/p>\n

Nov 1, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau (91) and linebacker CJ Allen (53) tackle Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) during the first half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

CJ Allen made his first career start Sunday, at long last after dealing with various injuries to begin his NFL career. Once he finally made it onto the field, he instantly showed why he\u2019s a player the Colts can build around moving forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Allen recorded 10 tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack, all team-highs. It took a while to see results, but the rookie is showing that he\u2019s capable of being a starter moving forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The light at the end of the tunnel is way too far away to see it at this point, but at least Indianapolis has someone to help get it through the darkness.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jaylahn Tuimoloau\"Indianapolis<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau (91) pressures Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the second quarter of an an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine\/Florida Times-Union] | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Indianapolis seems to have another defender who can contribute moving forward. Second-year edge defender Jaylahn Tuimoloau had easily the best game of his career up to this point, logging his first career sack.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On top of the sack, Tuimoloau made some plays in the run game and created some other pressures, too. Refreshing to see a Colts edge player finally step up and make an impact this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Seth McGowan\"Indianapolis<\/p>\n

Nov 1, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Kaevon Merriweather (26) makes a tackle on Indianapolis Colts running back Seth McGowan (20) during the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

The Colts\u2019 rookie class has shown some solid potential, including Seth McGowan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The stats aren\u2019t too pretty\u2014five carries for 29 yards\u2014but McGowan made some nice blocks in pass protection and had a couple nice, hard runs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Seems sad that a performance like Sunday\u2019s means a running back with less than 30 yards is one of the better things on the field. And it is. But if Jonathan Taylor is traded in the near future as expected, McGowan has absolutely earned the opportunity to be the lead back for the rest of 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The BadJosh Downs\"Indianapolis<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) pulls in a pass and reaches the first down marker Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Like many who follow the Colts, Josh Downs is fed up. The 25-year-old requested a trade earlier this week and officially checked out once doing so.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunday was beyond bad for Downs, despite being responsible for the Colts\u2019 only points on the day. His effort was appalling, summed up no better than buy his first half blunder that lead to a turnover.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Jaguars get the takeaway and are back in business at midfield. <\/p>\n

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The Colts decided to run an end around, with Jonathan Taylor taking the initial pitch before tossing it back to Downs to take it the other direction. But Taylor slipped, tossed the ball a little too high and fast and watched it bounce off Downs\u2019 face mask and onto the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The problem? Downs didn\u2019t even attempt to jump on the loose ball. There is no better evidence that he\u2019s ready to get out of Indianapolis.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tyler Warren\"<\/p>\n

Nov 1, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (84) runs with the ball during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Tyler Warren\u2019s return from a two-game absence was anything but ideal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The second-year tight end caught four passes for a meager 18 yards and was the culprit responsible for Jacksonville\u2019s pick-six, as Daniel Jones\u2019 pass bounced off his hands and into the hands of Rayuan Lane III, who took it the distance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Jaguars with the pick-six right after turning over the ball! <\/p>\n

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It\u2019s been a rough season for Warren, who hasn\u2019t been able to replicate the impact he had as a rookie.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Daniel Jones\"<\/p>\n

Nov 1, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for Daniel Jones, his time as the Colts starter may be over.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jones\u2019 stat line is tough to look at: 19-for-28 for 144 yards, one touchdown pass and two interceptions (one pick-six).\u00a0 To make it worse for Jones, it isn\u2019t all his fault. Receivers couldn\u2019t separate and the Colts\u2019 lack of a deep threat continued to severely limit what Indianapolis could try in the passing game. Jones averaged just 5.1 yards per completion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With the Colts scoreless at halftime, head coach Shane Steichen could\u2019ve easily made a change and pulled his quarterback. But he gave him a little bit of a longer leash, waiting until the fourth quarter to replace him with Anthony Richardson Sr.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jones isn\u2019t immune from any blame when it comes to Indy\u2019s dreadful offense, but he\u2019ll most likely end up taking the fall, despite never really having proper support around him.<\/p>\n

The UglyJonathan Taylor\"Jacksonville<\/p>\n

Nov 1, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) meet after the game at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to fault Jonathan Taylor for his play today, as he\u2019s done more than enough for the Colts throughout his time with the franchise. But he did make the ugly misstep that led to a back-breaking fumble.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In what was likely Taylor\u2019s final game wearing the horseshoe, he touched the ball 12 times for only 47 yards and was understandably benched to preserve his health ahead of his inevitable trade out of Indianapolis. A tough way to go out for a guy who\u2019s delivered so many awesome moments to the fan base.<\/p>\n

Shane Steichen\"Indianapolis<\/p>\n

Nov 1, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll give Shane Steichen a little bit of credit\u2014he finally had the strength to make lineup changes when he pulled Jones, Taylor and Downs, albeit way too late in the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But the praise stops there. Steichen, likely coaching to save his job, sealed his own fate with the inexcusable all-around performance by his team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Playcalling was suspect throughout, getting cute on the goal line the one time the offense progressed that far. While he did make the personnel switches, they were way too late. By halftime, with the game already decided, there was no reason not to give guys like Richardson, McGowan and Deion Burks a chance to show what they can do.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Taylor and Downs have one foot out the door and Jones gave no reason to still believe he can spark a comeback.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At this point there\u2019s no coming back for Steichen, and the ball is in Carlie Irsay-Gordon\u2019s court to make a decision on his future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kick Return\"Indianapolis<\/p>\n

Nov 1, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Seth McGowan (20) runs with the ball as Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jahlani Tavai (31) goes for the tackle during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Special teams has been uncharacteristically poor for the Colts this season, particularly the kick return game, which can\u2019t seem to execute cleanly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Two excellent Seth McGowan kick returns were negated by holding penalties, an issue which has popped up unusually often this season. Still, McGowan managed over 100 kick return yards, and could\u2019ve doubled that number had the Colts stayed out of their own way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Unfortunate, but still not the main issue for Indianapolis down in Duval.<\/p>\n

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