Jaguars 31–21 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

A. Richardson (Indianapolis Colts), 51.1% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.71 total passing EPA. T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 66.7% completion, +5.2% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.28 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

Z. Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.12 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.15 EPA): (7:26) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 7-Z.Jones to IND 11 for 4 yards (44-Z.Franklin)..

Quick answer

Winner: Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score: Jacksonville Jaguars 31–21 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Jacksonville Jaguars 14–7 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Zay Jones
Top passer: Anthony Richardson
Biggest EPA play: (2:41) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -8 yards (99-D.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-D…
Game date: 2023-09-10

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–21 on 2023-09-10. Zay Jones posted a game-high +6.12 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	7	7	3	14	0	31
Indianapolis Colts	0	7	14	0	0	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

IND 9

JAX 2

JAX 39

+3IND 27

IND 64

IND 1

IND 26

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 5:26TD
Calvin Ridley
Points+6
Yard line
IND 9
Score
6-0
(5:26) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 0-C.Ridley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 5:18XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
7-0
10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 15:00TD
Anthony Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
7-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:57XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
7-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 5:02TD
Zay Jones
Points+6
Yard line
IND 18
Score
13-7
(5:02) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 7-Z.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 4:56XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
14-7
10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:33TD
Michael Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 39
Score
14-13
(11:33) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:25XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
14-14
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 8:35FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
IND 27
Score
17-14
(8:35) 10-B.McManus 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:41TD
DeForest Buckner
Points+6
Yard line
IND 64
Score
17-20
(2:41) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -8 yards (99-D.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-D.Buckner) [99-D.Buckner], recovered by JAX-4-T.Bigsby at JAX 35. 4-T.Bigsby to JAX 35 for no gain (44-Z.Franklin). FUMBLES (44-Z.Franklin), RECOVERED by IND-99-D.Buckner at JAX 26. 99-D.Buckner for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:27XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
17-21
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 5:17TD
Tank Bigsby
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
23-21
(5:17) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bigsby left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 5:14XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
24-21
10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 4:15TD
Travis Etienne
Points+6
Yard line
IND 26
Score
30-21
(4:15) 1-T.Etienne left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 4:08XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
31-21
10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Zay Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
2Calvin Ridley · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
3Kylen Granson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
4Andrew Ogletree · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
5Jake Funk · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
6Evan Engram · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · -0.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play
7Evan Hull · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · -0.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.11 EPA/play
8Tank Bigsby · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · -0.62 total EPA · 7 snaps · -0.09 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Zay Jones — JAX · Receiving

Zay Jones posted the highest total EPA (+6.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.

Zay Jones's top snap (+2.15 EPA): (7:26) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 7-Z.Jones to IND 11 for 4 yards (44-Z.Franklin).

Biggest single play (-8.60 EPA): Trevor Lawrence — (2:41) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -8 yards (99-D.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-D.Buckner) [99-D.Buckner], recovered by JAX-4-T.Bigsby at JAX 35. 4-T.Bigsby to JAX 35 for no gain (44-Z.Frankl

Quarterback report card

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

Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.71 total EPA
Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +5.2% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -9.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Jacksonville Jaguars	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.218	-0.356
Offensive success rate	48.8%	31.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.258	-0.193
Rush EPA/play	-0.228	-0.757
Defensive EPA/play	+0.356	+0.218
Defensive success rate	68.5%	51.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.22 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.22 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: -0.36 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, -31.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 15 drives, -18.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — Calvin Ridley (Trevor Lawrence pass) (Q1 5:26)
Indianapolis Colts — Anthony Richardson (Q2 15:00)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Zay Jones (Trevor Lawrence pass) (Q2 5:02)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Pittman (Anthony Richardson pass) (Q3 11:33)
Indianapolis Colts — DeForest Buckner (Q3 2:41)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Tank Bigsby (Q4 5:17)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Travis Etienne (Q4 4:15)

Field goals

Jacksonville Jaguars — Brandon McManus (Q3 8:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 0-C.Ridley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 5:18) — 10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 14:57) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q2 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 7-Z.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 4:56) — 10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 39 (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 11:25) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) 10-B.McManus 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 64 (Q3 2:41); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 2:27) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bigsby left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 5:14) — 10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 26 (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) 1-T.Etienne left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 4:08) — 10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -8 yards (99-D.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-D.Buckner) [99-D.Buckner], recovered by JAX-4-T.Bigsby at JAX 35. 4-T.Bigsby to JAX 35 for no gain (44-Z.Frankl [WPA -33.5% · EPA -8.60]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.3% · EPA +4.41]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 13:19) — (13:19) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 4-T.Bigsby INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Brown [90-G.Stewart] at IND 41. 38-T.Brown to JAX 25 for 34 yards (4-T.Bigsby). Penalty on JAX-4-T.Bigsby, Illegal Fo [WPA -19.0% · EPA -7.58]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass deep left intended for 81-M.Alie-Cox INTERCEPTED by 32-Ty.Campbell at IND 44. 32-Ty.Campbell to IND 44 for no gain (11-M.Pittman). [WPA -17.1% · EPA -3.61]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 17-E.Engram to IND 49 for no gain (45-E.Speed). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -3.41]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -8 yards (99-D.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-D.Buckner) [99-D.Buckner], recovered by JAX-4-T.Bigsby at JAX 35. 4-T.Bigsby to JAX 35 for no gain (44-Z.Frankl [WPA -33.5% · EPA -8.60]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 13:19) — (13:19) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 4-T.Bigsby INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Brown [90-G.Stewart] at IND 41. 38-T.Brown to JAX 25 for 34 yards (4-T.Bigsby). Penalty on JAX-4-T.Bigsby, Illegal Fo [WPA -19.0% · EPA -7.58]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short middle to 35-D.Jackson to JAX 35 for 6 yards (5-A.Cisco, 23-F.Oluokun). FUMBLES (5-A.Cisco), RECOVERED by JAX-90-A.Blackson at JAX 32. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.91]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.3% · EPA +4.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 5:26 · IND 9 · Score 6-0
(5:26) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 0-C.Ridley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 5:18 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · JAX 2 · Score 7-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:57 · JAX 15 · Score 7-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 5:02 · IND 18 · Score 13-7
(5:02) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 7-Z.Jones for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 4:56 · IND 15 · Score 14-7
10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:33 · JAX 39 · Score 14-13
(11:33) (Shotgun) 5-A.Richardson pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:25 · JAX 15 · Score 14-14
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 8:35 · IND 27 · Score 17-14
(8:35) 10-B.McManus 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:41 · IND 64 · Score 17-20
(2:41) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -8 yards (99-D.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-D.Buckner) [99-D.Buckner], recovered by JAX-4-T.Bigsby at JAX 35. 4-T.Bigsby to JAX 35 for no gain (44-Z.Frankl
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:27 · JAX 15 · Score 17-21
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:17 · IND 1 · Score 23-21
(5:17) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bigsby left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 5:14 · IND 15 · Score 24-21
10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 4:15 · IND 26 · Score 30-21
(4:15) 1-T.Etienne left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 4:08 · IND 15 · Score 31-21
10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Zay Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Anthony Richardson (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts on 2023-09-10?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-21 in Week 1, 2023.

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

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Indianapolis Colts 21.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Ridley (T. Lawrence pass) (Q1 5:26) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Richardson (Q2 15:00) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — Z. Jones (T. Lawrence pass) (Q2 5:02) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (A. Richardson pass) (Q3 11:33) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Buckner (Q3 2:41) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Bigsby (Q4 5:17) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Etienne (Q4 4:15) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — B. McManus (Q3 8:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts), 51.1% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.71 total passing EPA. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 66.7% completion, +5.2% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.28 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

Zay Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.12 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.15 EPA): (7:26) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 7-Z.Jones to IND 11 for 4 yards (44-Z.Franklin)..

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Now 1-0 W

Indianapolis Colts

Now 0-1 L

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