Game story
In Week 13 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-12-02, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 6–0 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 3 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with -13.95 total EPA, and +0.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.15 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (2:38) 12-A.Luck sacked at JAX 28 for -9 yards (36-R.Harrison). Penalty on IND-64-M.Glowinski, Offensive Holding, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 D. Moncrief · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3 T. Yeldon · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4 D. Westbrook · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5 Z. Pascal · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 6 C. Kessler · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +0.49 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
- 7 N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 K. Cole · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Hilton — IND · Receiving
T. Hilton posted the highest total EPA (+4.15) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.33 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (13:48) 34-C.Hyde up the middle to JAX 41 for 5 yards (96-D.Autry). FUMBLES (96-D.Autry), RECOVERED by IND-50-A.Walker at JAX 42. 50-A.Walker to JAX 42 for no gain (34-C.Hyde).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q2 32:13) — (2:13) 4-J.Lambo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 4-J.Lambo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 12-A.Luck sacked at JAX 28 for -9 yards (36-R.Harrison). Penalty on IND-64-M.Glowinski, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 86-E.Swoope to JAX 25 for 4 yards (20-J.Ramsey).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 58:48) — (13:48) 34-C.Hyde up the middle to JAX 41 for 5 yards (96-D.Autry). FUMBLES (96-D.Autry), RECOVERED by IND-50-A.Walker at JAX 42. 50-A.Walker to JAX 42 for no gain (34-C.Hyde).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 36:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief to IND 22 for 18 yards (23-K.Moore II; 35-P.Desir).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-L.Cooke punts 47 yards to IND 15, Center-45-M.Overton, fair catch by 80-C.Rogers.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 58:48) — (13:48) 34-C.Hyde up the middle to JAX 41 for 5 yards (96-D.Autry). FUMBLES (96-D.Autry), RECOVERED by IND-50-A.Walker at JAX 42. 50-A.Walker to JAX 42 for no gain (34-C.Hyde).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 38:59) — (8:59) 85-E.Ebron right end to JAX 32 for -1 yards (50-Tel.Smith, 44-M.Jack). FUMBLES (50-Tel.Smith), RECOVERED by JAX-44-M.Jack at JAX 40. 44-M.Jack to JAX 40 for no gain (45-R.Hewitt).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 12-A.Luck sacked at JAX 28 for -9 yards (36-R.Harrison). Penalty on IND-64-M.Glowinski, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 57:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 25-D.Hayden at JAX 18. 25-D.Hayden pushed ob at JAX 28 for 10 yards (64-M.Glowinski).
Quarterback report card
A.Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 61 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -13.95 total EPA
- C.Kessler (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.267 | -0.226 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.5% | 31.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.229 | +0.014 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.776 | -0.681 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.226 | +0.267 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.6% | 65.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts -0.27, Jacksonville Jaguars -0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -23.21 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -15.84 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Jacksonville Jaguars leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Kessler (JAX) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 32:13 · IND 12 · Score 0-3
(2:13) 4-J.Lambo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 11:45 · IND 19 · Score 0-6
(11:45) 4-J.Lambo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 6-0 in Week 13, 2018 on 2018-12-02.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 6 (IND 0-6 JAX) in Week 13, 2018 on 2018-12-02.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 32:13, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 11:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 54.1% completion, +0.7% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -13.95 total passing EPA. C. Kessler (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.49 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +4.15 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.33 EPA): (13:48) 34-C.Hyde up the middle to JAX 41 for 5 yards (96-D.Autry). FUMBLES (96-D.Autry), RECOVERED by IND-50-A.Walker at JAX 42. 50-A.Walker to JAX 42 for no gain (34-C.Hyde).. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.3%.
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 6-0 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W
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