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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Jacksonville JAGUAR
2-1 176.74
175.36
 
VS
proj
Indianapolis Colts
170.22 1-2
222.55

Indianapolis Colts fall short of projections, lose to Jacksonville JAGUAR in 176.74-170.22 duel

Indianapolis Colts were unable to meet projections, as Jacksonville JAGUAR squeaked by for a 176.74-170.22 victory. Indianapolis Colts had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Jacksonville JAGUAR led 176.74-156.72 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 13.5 points from Miles Sanders and Josh Sweat on Monday night for Indianapolis Colts. Jacksonville JAGUAR were led by Justin Herbert, who passed for 281 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 16 yards for 38.84 points, and Kendrick Bourne, who caught 6 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown (21.6 points). Jacksonville JAGUAR (2-1) will look to build on their success against Cleveland Browns, while Indianapolis Colts (1-2) will attempt to get back on track against Baltimore Ravens.

Matchup Timeline

  Jacksonville JAGUAR   Indianapolis Colts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Bourne caught 6 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown as the Patriots lost to the Saints 28-13. In doing so, he put up 21.6 points to more-than-quadruple his 5.3-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Jacksonville JAGUAR this week. In Week 4, Bourne and the Patriots will battle the Buccaneers.
Kendrick Bourne

Top Player Comparison

Jacksonville JAGUAR
Points
% of total points 176.74
1
Justin Herbert
QB
38.84
25.92
22%
2
Kendrick Bourne
WR
21.6
5.3
12.2%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
20
6.63
11.3%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
19.4
18.72
11%
Indianapolis Colts
Points
% of total points 170.22
1
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
23
15.09
13.5%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
22.7
18.95
13.3%
3
Malcolm Jenkins
S
21
7.21
12.3%
4
Jameis Winston
QB
17.52
20.6
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Jacksonville JAGUAR who claimed the lead, 156.74-140.62. Justin Herbert had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for Jacksonville JAGUAR, while Kendrick Bourne had a 22-yard touchdown catch. Ja'Marr Chase made the highlight reel for Indianapolis Colts with a 34-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Jason Myers had a 53-yard field goal for Indianapolis Colts, who trailed 176.74-154.72 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Jacksonville JAGUAR   Indianapolis Colts

StatSmack

Jacksonville JAGUAR must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (176.74) than their season average (156.38).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Jacksonville JAGUAR (2-1) have a better record than Indianapolis Colts (1-2).
Jacksonville JAGUAR see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Indianapolis Colts (0).
Jacksonville JAGUAR are clutch masters, with more close wins than Indianapolis Colts (1 vs 0).
Indianapolis Colts have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Jacksonville JAGUAR (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Jacksonville JAGUAR have outscored Indianapolis Colts at QB and DEF this season.
The starters for Jacksonville JAGUAR had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Indianapolis Colts (2).
There's not much good to say about Indianapolis Colts this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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