Game story
In Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season on 2022-01-09, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 26–11 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 11 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with -11.36 total EPA, and -4.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (12:40) 2-C.Wentz sacked at IND 29 for -9 yards (54-D.Wilson). FUMBLES (54-D.Wilson) [54-D.Wilson], RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Hamilton at IND 23. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the pl
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 2 T. Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +8.35 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 4 L. Shenault · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5 L. Treadwell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 R. Armstead · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8 N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Pittman — IND · Receiving
M. Pittman posted the highest total EPA (+9.00) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.13 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.50 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (12:40) 2-C.Wentz sacked at IND 29 for -9 yards (54-D.Wilson). FUMBLES (54-D.Wilson) [54-D.Wilson], RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Hamilton at IND 23. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The r
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — L. Treadwell (T. Lawrence pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones (T. Lawrence pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Pittman (C. Wentz pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Badgley
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Wright
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Wright
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Wright
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Wright
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q1 52:55); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 52:48) — 15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the JAX 23 (Q2 39:12) — (9:12) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q2 33:11) — (3:11) 15-M.Wright 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 2 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 15-M.Wright 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 21 (Q3 26:37) — (11:37) 15-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q3 18:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 18:08) — 15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 15-M.Wright 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the JAX 2 (Q4 4:26) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-C.Wentz pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 27:40) — (12:40) 2-C.Wentz sacked at IND 29 for -9 yards (54-D.Wilson). FUMBLES (54-D.Wilson) [54-D.Wilson], RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Hamilton at IND 23. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the pl
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 58:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 11-M.Jones to JAX 39 for 17 yards (26-R.Ya-Sin; 37-K.Willis).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 42:54) — (12:54) 28-J.Taylor up the middle to JAX 30 for 5 yards (38-A.Cisco).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 45:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton to JAX 44 for 33 yards (21-N.Lawson).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 56:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 11-M.Jones pushed ob at IND 49 for 12 yards (23-K.Moore).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 27:40) — (12:40) 2-C.Wentz sacked at IND 29 for -9 yards (54-D.Wilson). FUMBLES (54-D.Wilson) [54-D.Wilson], RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Hamilton at IND 23. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the pl
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 21:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left intended for 81-M.Alie-Cox INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Wilson at IND 46. 54-D.Wilson to IND 45 for 1 yard (81-M.Alie-Cox).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:02) — (13:02) 28-J.Taylor up the middle to JAX 1 for no gain (26-S.Griffin; 41-J.Allen).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -11.36 total EPA
- T.Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.206 | +0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.277 | +0.214 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.337 | -0.132 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.206 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 60.9% |
By the numbers
Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, -14.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +3.97 total EPA, 6 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.
- M. Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Wentz (IND) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- T. Lawrence (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 TD (+6) — Q1 52:55 · IND 2 · Score 0-6
(7:55) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 18-L.Treadwell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-23-K.Moore was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 52:48 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 39:12 · JAX 23 · Score 3-7
(9:12) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 33:11 · IND 4 · Score 3-10
(3:11) 15-M.Wright 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · IND 2 · Score 3-13
(:02) 15-M.Wright 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 26:37 · IND 21 · Score 3-16
(11:37) 15-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 18:17 · IND 3 · Score 3-22
(3:17) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 18:08 · IND 15 · Score 3-23
15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 8:20 · IND 13 · Score 3-26
(8:20) 15-M.Wright 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-19-J.Charlton. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:31 · JAX 12 · Score 9-26
(4:31) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 4:26 · JAX 2 · Score 11-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-C.Wentz pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 26-11 in Week 18, 2021 on 2022-01-09.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 11, Jacksonville Jaguars 26 (IND 11-26 JAX) in Week 18, 2021 on 2022-01-09.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 8, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 11, Jacksonville Jaguars 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Treadwell (T. Lawrence pass) (Q1 52:55) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 18:17) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 4:31) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 39:12, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q2 33:11, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q3 26:37, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q4 8:20, 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?
C. Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 41.5% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -11.36 total passing EPA. T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 59.0% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +9.00 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.50 EPA): (12:40) 2-C.Wentz sacked at IND 29 for -9 yards (54-D.Wilson). FUMBLES (54-D.Wilson) [54-D.Wilson], RECOVERED by JAX-52-D.Hamilton at IND 23. The Replay Official reviewed the fumbl. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.1%.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-14 Now 3-14 W
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