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NFL · Week 2 · September 18, 2022 · 9 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2022 Week 2 Recap

Jaguars defeat Colts 24–0 in Week 2

Trevor Lawrence led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 0–24 Week 2 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 0 0–1
Final 0–24
Jacksonville Jaguars 24 1–1 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
0–24
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 0–17 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Matt Ryan
FantasyHQ MVP
Trevor Lawrence
Game date
September 18, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Ashton Dulin
    Ashton Dulin 5 REC · 79 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jawaan Taylor
    Jawaan Taylor 1 REC · 9 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Hines 4 REC · 37 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Trevor Lawrence
    Trevor Lawrence 25/32 · 235 YDS · 2 TD +18.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Christian Kirk
    Christian Kirk 6 REC · 78 YDS · 2 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Zay Jones
    Zay Jones 3 REC · 23 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 24–0 in Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-09-18, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+9.5% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars swung the momentum.

In Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-09-18, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 24–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with -20.88 total EPA, and -5.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+9.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (8:05) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 7-Z.Jones pushed ob at IND 39 for 8 yards (23-K.Moore).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Indianapolis Colts000000
Jacksonville Jaguars710130024

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 T. Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +18.00 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  2. 2 C. Kirk · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +10.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
  3. 3 Z. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  4. 4 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  5. 5 A. Dulin · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  6. 6 T. Etienne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  8. 8 T. Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

T. Lawrence — JAX · Passing

T. Lawrence posted the highest total EPA (+18.00) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.

The signature play (-4.46 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (4:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 10-D.Patmon INTERCEPTED by 33-D.Lloyd (94-F.Fatukasi) [95-R.Robertson-Harris] at JAX 33. 33-D.Lloyd to JAX 46 for 13 yards (21-N.Hines).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Kirk (T. Lawrence pass) (Q1 47:27)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Robinson (Q2 38:02)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Kirk (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 15:22)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Patterson (Q2 31:48)

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 10 (Q1 47:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 13-C.Kirk for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 47:21) — 10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 37 (Q2 38:02) — (8:02) 25-J.Robinson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 37:52) — 10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 34 (Q2 31:48) — (1:48) 10-R.Patterson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 13–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q3 15:22) — (:22) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q3 15:17) — 10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 53:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 7-Z.Jones pushed ob at IND 39 for 8 yards (23-K.Moore). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.13]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 16-A.Dulin INTERCEPTED by 2-R.Jenkins [44-T.Walker] at JAX 22. 2-R.Jenkins to JAX 32 for 10 yards (83-K.Granson). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.78]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 58:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 16-A.Dulin to JAX 40 for 10 yards (26-S.Griffin, 5-A.Cisco) [23-F.Oluokun]. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.71]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 47:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 13-C.Kirk for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.60]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 55:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 11-M.Jones to JAX 46 for 12 yards (31-B.Facyson). Penalty on IND-32-J.Blackmon, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.20]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 10-D.Patmon INTERCEPTED by 33-D.Lloyd (94-F.Fatukasi) [95-R.Robertson-Harris] at JAX 33. 33-D.Lloyd to JAX 46 for 13 yards (21-N.Hines). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.46]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 16-A.Dulin INTERCEPTED by 2-R.Jenkins [44-T.Walker] at JAX 22. 2-R.Jenkins to JAX 32 for 10 yards (83-K.Granson). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.78]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 38:02) — (8:02) 25-J.Robinson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.2% · EPA +3.69]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 53:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 7-Z.Jones pushed ob at IND 39 for 8 yards (23-K.Moore). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.13]

Quarterback report card

M.Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M.Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -5.6% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -20.88 total EPA
  • T.Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 32 dropbacks · 78.1% completion · +14.3% CPOE · +0.56 EPA/play · +18.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatIndianapolis ColtsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.338+0.081
Offensive success rate28.6%42.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.580+0.562
Rush EPA/play-0.006-0.282
Defensive EPA/play-0.081+0.338
Defensive success rate57.8%71.4%

By the numbers

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -21.32 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +6.74 total EPA, 4 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.
  • T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • M. Ryan (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.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 47:27 · IND 10 · Score 0-6
    (2:27) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 13-C.Kirk for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 47:21 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
    10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 38:02 · IND 37 · Score 0-13
    (8:02) 25-J.Robinson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 37:52 · IND 15 · Score 0-14
    10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 31:48 · IND 34 · Score 0-17
    (1:48) 10-R.Patterson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 15:22 · IND 5 · Score 0-23
    (:22) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+7) — Q3 15:17 · IND 15 · Score 0-24
    10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-0 in Week 2, 2022 on 2022-09-18.

What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The final score was Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 24 (IND 0-24 JAX) in Week 2, 2022 on 2022-09-18.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 13; Final: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Kirk (T. Lawrence pass) (Q1 47:27) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Robinson (Q2 38:02) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Kirk (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 15:22) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 31:48, 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?

M. Ryan (Indianapolis Colts), 44.4% completion, -5.6% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -20.88 total passing EPA. T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 78.1% completion, +14.3% CPOE, +0.56 EPA per dropback, +18.00 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +18.00 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.46 EPA): (4:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 10-D.Patmon INTERCEPTED by 33-D.Lloyd (94-F.Fatukasi) [95-R.Robertson-Harris] at JAX 33. 33-D.Lloyd to JAX 46 for 13 yards (. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.5%.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Now 0-1 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W