Minshew Mania 2.0: Jaguars stun Colts 27-20 in season opener
Minshew Mania is back and maybe better than before.
National Football League
FINAL
Indianapolis Colts
20
Jacksonville Jaguars
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| JAX | 0 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 27 |
EverBank Stadium · 14,100 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 23-27 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | L 7-42 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | L 20-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 22-34 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:50 20-27
Josh Lambo 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:56 20-24
Keelan Cole Sr. 22 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew II (Josh Lambo Kick)
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Field Goal 9:39 20-17
Rodrigo Blankenship 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:30 17-17
Josh Lambo 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:05 17-14
Rodrigo Blankenship 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:38 14-14
Laviska Shenault Jr. 15 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew II (Josh Lambo Kick)
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Touchdown 4:45 14-7
Nyheim Hines 8 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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Touchdown 10:42 7-7
DJ Chark Jr. 6 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew II (Josh Lambo Kick)
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Touchdown 11:42 7-0
Nyheim Hines 12 Yd Run (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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JAX
1 play, -3 yards, 0:44 · End of Game
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IND 0:44
8 plays, 49 yards, 2:06 · Downs
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JAX 2:50
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:50 20-27
Josh Lambo 46 Yd Field Goal
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IND 4:24
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Interception Touchdown
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JAX 5:56
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:56 20-24
Keelan Cole Sr. 22 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew II (Josh Lambo Kick)
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IND 9:39
14 plays, 72 yards, 8:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:39 20-17
Rodrigo Blankenship 25 Yd Field Goal
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JAX 3:30
7 plays, 48 yards, 4:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:30 17-17
Josh Lambo 50 Yd Field Goal
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IND 7:42
11 plays, 59 yards, 5:20 · Missed FG
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JAX 13:02
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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JAX
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:05 · End of Half
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IND 0:05
7 plays, 47 yards, 1:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:05 17-14
Rodrigo Blankenship 38 Yd Field Goal
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JAX 1:38
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:38 14-14
Laviska Shenault Jr. 15 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew II (Josh Lambo Kick)
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IND 4:45
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:45 14-7
Nyheim Hines 8 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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JAX 10:42
4 plays, 27 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:42 7-7
DJ Chark Jr. 6 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew II (Josh Lambo Kick)
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IND 12:50
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:37 · Interception
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JAX 14:27
7 plays, 30 yards, 3:42 · Punt
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IND 3:09
7 plays, 64 yards, 3:09 · Downs
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JAX 6:18
8 plays, 23 yards, 5:24 · PUNT
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IND 11:42
7 plays, 63 yards, 3:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:42 7-0
Nyheim Hines 12 Yd Run (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
IND
JAX
27
1st Downs
17
17
Passing 1st downs
11
5
Rushing 1st downs
4
5
1st downs from penalties
2
4-12
3rd down efficiency
5-10
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
69
Total Plays
47
445
Total Yards
241
6.4
Yards per Play
5.1
9
Total Drives
10
357
Passing
150
36/46
Comp/Att
19/20
7.6
Yards per pass
6.3
2
Interceptions thrown
0
1-6
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-23
88
Rushing
91
22
Rushing Attempts
23
4.0
Yards per rush
4.0
2-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-2
5-80
Penalties
6-61
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:23
Possession
26:37
Injuries
Jacksonville Jaguars
- B.J. Green II Injured Reserve
- Travon Walker Questionable
- Antonio Johnson Questionable
- Branson Combs Questionable
- Robert Hainsey Questionable
Indianapolis Colts
- A.J. Haulcy Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Questionable
- Mo Alie-Cox Questionable
- Justin Walley Out
- Arden Key Injured Reserve
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