the Colts losing quarterback Daniel Jones<\/a> and maybe their last legitimate hope of making the playoffs. <\/p>\nAlready playing with a broken left leg, Jones injured his right Achilles tendon in the second quarter and could be out for the season. The injury often includes a nine-month rehab, meaning Jones could be one-and-done in Indy and the Colts could be looking for a starting quarterback in March.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s not looking good,” coach Shane Steichen said. \u201cAnytime you lose a guy that puts in so much work and so much effort, and is always there for his team, and showing up with a fibula injury, and goes out there and freaking plays, just so much respect for him. Just so much respect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jones dropped to the ground after throwing incomplete and immediately grabbed the back of his right leg. He slammed his helmet to the ground several times before team trainers arrived. He eventually limped off the field and into the locker room for tests. The Colts quickly ruled him out.<\/p>\n
Jacksonville led 14-7 at that point, and the Colts never threatened with backup Riley Leonard in the game. The only other quarterback on Indy’s roster is Brett Rypien, who is on the practice squad. <\/p>\n
Indy lost its third in a row and fourth in five games, a late-season slump that allowed Jacksonville and potentially Houston to move ahead in the division. Now, with Jones hurt and a daunting schedule down the stretch, it\u2019s fair to wonder whether the Colts win again.<\/p>\n
The Jaguars, meanwhile, keep winning and gaining confidence.<\/p>\n
Lawrence completed 17 of 30 passes for 244 yards, with no turnovers. He connected with Jakobi Meyers and Tim Patrick for TDs.<\/p>\n
Three of Lawrence\u2019s completions gained at least 30 yards. Brian Thomas Jr. had his best game in nearly two months, finishing with three receptions for 87 yards. Etienne ran 20 times for 74 yards, scoring on runs of 3 and 28 yards.<\/p>\n
Josh Hines-Allen had a sack for the fourth consecutive game, this one resulting in a safety.<\/p>\n
Indy\u2019s Jonathan Taylor gained 74 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries against the NFL\u2019s stingiest run defense. Leonard completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards and an interception. He ran for a score late.<\/p>\n
Soaked after three hours in the rain, the Jaguars briefly celebrated on the field before heading into the locker room. No one expects to be vaulted into the conversation of Super Bowl contenders. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt ain’t coming. You know that. It’s not,\u201d Jaguars coach Liam Coen said. \u201cAnd that’s the beauty of it, and that’s totally fine. Houston was good for us, I do believe that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Colts: RT Braden Smith (concussion) and CB Chris Lammons (foot) were ruled out. WR Anthony Gould (foot) and DE JT Tuimoloau (concussion) left the game.<\/p>\n
Jaguars: RB Bhayshul Tuten was evaluated for a concussion and cleared. He fumbled shortly after his return and played little after.<\/p>\n
Colts play at Seattle next Sunday.<\/p>\n
Jaguars host the New York Jets next Sunday.<\/p>\n
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