Deadspin: Bhayshul Tuten powers Jaguars’ smackdown of Colts with two scores
Jacksonville strikes early
After Indianapolis’ first possession ended without points, Jacksonville drove 98 yards for the game’s opening touchdown. Trevor Lawrence connected with Brian Thomas Jr. on a 12-yard scoring pass.
Lawrence added a 31-yard touchdown throw to rookie tight end Nate Boerkircher in the second quarter. Tuten later ran 39 yards for a score, putting Jacksonville ahead 21-0 with 1:51 remaining before halftime.
Interception extends the lead
Indianapolis got a chance to respond after J.T. Tuimoloau strip-sacked Lawrence. Caden Curry recovered the ball at Jacksonville’s 31-yard line with 55 seconds left in the half. Three plays later, Daniel Jones’ pass deflected off Tyler Warren and was intercepted by Rayuan Lane III. Lane returned it 92 yards for a touchdown, giving Jacksonville a 28-0 halftime lead; the return ranked second-longest for a defensive score in franchise history.
Jaguars finish in control
Jacksonville outgained Indianapolis 236-98 in the first half, with 118 yards through the air and 118 on the ground. Chris Rodriguez opened the second half with a 28-yard touchdown run to make it 35-0.
Key points
- Tuten recorded 104 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Jacksonville’s 42-7 win.
- The Jaguars moved to 5-2 and lead the AFC South by three games.
- Rayuan Lane III returned an interception 92 yards for a touchdown just before halftime.
- Indianapolis dropped to 2-6 and has lost four straight games.