Colts @ Jags: Sell Off the Toys

Oh boy, the Colts are having a fire sale. Since their last game, they have traded Quenton Nelson, Deforest Buckner, and now Josh Downs wants out of Indy, as he requested a trade today. The crazy thing is, the Colts almost beat the undefeated Vikings as I predicted. They lost 16-10, and of course, blew their chances at winning this game. The Vikings kick a FG to go up 16-10 with 1:39 left on the clock. More than enough time to drive down the field, score, and win the game. But nope, Daniel Jones throws a pick on the second play of the drive. Jones has not had a good season, and it’s probably going to get worse as the Colts continue to clean house. I don’t give them much of a chance against the Jags, but you know how I feel about divisional matchups.

         The Jaguars are coming off a loss to the Texans in London, but they had a bye week last week, so they got so much needed rest. This was another sloppy game from the Jags, in a game where they should’ve won. Trevor Lawrence had 306 yards, 4 TDs, and 1 INT. That stat line alone should equate to win. 5 receivers had over 40+ yards on 4 or more receptions. How did they not win?? Their defense. That’s how. The Jags passing defense ranks 3^rd worst in the league, and the 312 passing yards they gave up reinforced that ranking. Jacksonville should be better than 4-2, but they keep shooting themselves in the foot and trying to run a marathon. Please, fix the defense, be succinct on offense, and close out the game! I like their chances this week off a bye and the Colts being terrible.