Postgame recap: Jacksonville Jaguars rally past Colts for Week 1 win
The 2023 NFL regular season is officially here for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jags kick off their second year under head coach Doug Pederson with a 1 p.m. Sunday trip to the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts in Lucas Oil Stadium.
The game will be a matchup of highly-drafted young quarterbacks. Trevor Lawrence is in his third year with the Jaguars, and enters with high expectations after leading the Jags to the AFC divisional playoffs last year with a late-season surge and a thrilling comeback against the Los Angeles Chargers.
He takes on rookie Anthony Richardson, a University of Florida standout who has trained in the Jacksonville area.
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WATCH: Calvin Ridley snags first touchdown with Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 vs. Colts
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley didn't take long to make his impact felt against Indianapolis on Sunday. - Demetrius Harvey
Former Florida Gator Anthony Richardson's debut with Colts a mixed bag in loss to Jaguars
For most of the afternoon, the Colts' game-planners seemed intent on not asking too much of quarterback Anthony Richardson in his NFL debut. When the Colts finally had no other choice, they got some of the promise he offers, and a glimpse of the expected growing pains. - Ken Willis
Jaguars report card: Defense bails out the offense in 31-21 win over Indianapolis Colts
See the grades from Times-Union columnist Gene Frenette. - Gene Frenette
Breaking the Colts: Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence continues his success vs. Indy
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had his only divisional victory as a rookie quarterback in 2021 against the Indianapolis Colts — a stellar performance in the final week of an otherwise dismal 3-14 season in which he reassured everyone that he was most assuredly not a bust. The Colts are the only AFC South team that the Jags have beaten three times with Lawrence under center in the past three seasons. - Garry Smits
Jaguars overcome miscues to defeat Colts 31-21 in Week 1. Here are our takeaways.
Jacksonville entered the game having lost nine out of their last 10 games in Indianapolis. Now, they've reset the streak, putting the onus back on the Colts' side of the coin. - Demetrius Harvey
FINAL: Jaguars 31, Colts 20
Anthony Richardson was forced from the game on the final series, a further negative for the Colts. That meant a brief entry for Gardner Minshew, but Darious Williams and Foye Oluokun recorded big pass breakups. The Jags escape.
Two-minute warning: Jaguars lead Colts 31-20
Anthony Richardson and Indianapolis are on the march, but they're running out of time.
Touchdown Jaguars: Travis Etienne takes it to the end zone
It's been a wild ride but the Jaguars are closing in on victory. Travis Etienne breaks a couple of tackles and zooms to the end zone as the Jags punish that Colts miscue.
Interception! Tyson Campbell picks off Anthony Richardson
That might almost do it. Tyson Campbell makes the leaping pick and the Jaguars take off in Indy territory. Another TD here could wrap it up for the Jaguars.
Touchdown Jaguars: Tank time as Tank Bigsby restores Jacksonville lead
The Jamal Agnew punt return: big. Trevor Lawrence made it pay off with an excellent drive, including a well-timed QB draw and a crucial fourth-down conversion to Zay Jones. Then, Tank Bigsby -- who had a pretty tough debut up to this point, pushed the pile with a run to the 1, and carried the ball into the end zone on the next play. The Jags are back in front.
Jaguars 24, Colts 21, 5:14 2nd.
Jaguars needed that: Long punt return by Jamal Agnew
The Colts have tried to punt out of bounds and away from the elusive Jamal Agnew, but it didn't work that time. The Jaguars' return specialist fielded the bounding ball at his own 5 and carried it across midfield to the Indianapolis 46. The Jags are in business with fewer than 11 minutes to go.
Jaguars stuffed again on fourth down
It's been short-yardage misery for both teams: Indianapolis is 0 for 3 on fourth down, and Jacksonville is now 0 for 2. Facing third and 2 at the Indianapolis 49, the Jaguars called for consecutive Trevor Lawrence sneaks, and came up short both times. It's Colts football.
END OF THIRD QUARTER: Colts 21, Jaguars 17
That multiple fumble is the difference right now. The Jaguars, enduring a rough day on the offensive front, have 15 minutes left to change this ballgame.
Touchdown Colts: Trevor Lawrence is strip-sacked, Tank Bigsby fumbles again, DeForest Buckner takes it back to end zone
Another breakdown for the Jaguars' offensive line, and more. One play after a Walker Little hold wiped out a long catch to Calvin Ridley, Trevor Lawrence got strip-sacked down the middle by DeForest Buckner. Then, Tank Bigsby picked up the loose ball but didn't protect it and got stripped again by Zaire Franklin, and Buckner took it back to the house. It holds up after review. An all-around bad play for the Jags.
Colts 21, Jaguars 17, 2:27 3rd.
And… Colts' fourth-down attempt fails near midfield
Something that's gone well for the Jags today: Short-yardage defense. Indianapolis goes for another fourth-and-1 play and it had no chance, with Foye Oluokun and Tyson Campbell snuffing it out and even forcing a fumble. Jacksonville takes over on downs at the 46.
Jaguars' fourth-down attempt fails at midfield
The Jaguars went for fourth and 1 at midfield… and it didn't work. Trevor Lawrence threw to Evan Engram, but E.J. Speed fought off the block attempt from rookie Brenton Strange and downed Engram in the backfield. Indy takes over at the 49.
Return of Sacksonville? Back-to-back Josh Allen sacks
Josh Allen forces Anthony Richardson out of bounds for no gain and then a loss of 1 on consecutive plays. Counting his sack in the first quarter, he's now up to a career-high three.
Field goal Jaguars: Brandon McManus finishes off drive with Jacksonville kick
The Jags are back in front. Travis Etienne got stuffed on third down, but Brandon McManus delivered a 45-yard field goal to restore the Jaguars' edge. Run blocking has been a major issue for the Jaguars in this game, and now they're also without Brandon Scherff, carted off in the third quarter with what looked like a leg injury.
Jaguars 17, Colts 14, 8:31 3rd.
Review bails out potential interception
That was a close one for Trevor Lawrence. His short pass went straight to Colts defensive back Julian Blackmon, who juggled the ball before bringing it under control. Replays showed that Blackmon trapped the ball against the ground, though, and officials ruled the play incomplete.
Touchdown Colts: Anthony Richardson throws first TD pass, ties score
It's Anthony Richardson time, with a play that he will remember -- but one that Jaguars fans will want to forget. On second and 28, Richardson throws to Michael Pittman Jr. in the flat, and the receiver took the screen 39 yards for the score.
Colts 14, Jaguars 14, 11:25 3rd.
Second half kicks off: Jaguars lead 14-7 in Indy
Jacksonville takes possession to begin the third quarter. Will the offensive line show improvements after the break?
HALFTIME: Jaguars 14, Colts 7
That's halftime. A solid first half for Calvin Ridley… a less-than-solid one for the Jacksonville offensive line. But they're two quarters away from a Week 1 win.
Fumble: Andre Cisco and Foye Oluokun jar football free, Angelo Blackson recovers for Jags
That's a big play on D. Two plays ago, Andre Cisco was penalized for a helmet-to-helmet hit, but he teamed up with linebacker Foye Oluokun to force a fumble. Defensive tackle Angelo Blackson, who was following the play, cleaned up the loose ball on the Jacksonville 31.
Touchdown Jaguars: Spectacular diving catch by Zay Jones from Trevor Lawrence pass
Now that's one of the best TD catches in a long, long time for the Jaguars. Trevor Lawrence throws to the back corner of the end zone, where Zay Jones reached out with his right hand and came down with his left arm in bounds, somehow maintaining possession without landing on the white paint.
Jaguars 14, Colts 7, 4:56 2nd.
See it: Calvin Ridley snags first touchdown with Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 vs. Colts
Looking for a chance to see that Calvin Ridley TD again? Here it is. - Demetrius Harvey
Gotsis got it: Deflection forces another turnover on downs
The Colts have gone for it twice on fourth down in the second quarter, and they've failed twice. This time, Adam Gotsis whacked the pass from Anthony Richardson down to the ground on fourth and 4, and the Jaguars will take over close to midfield.
Stuffed: Jaguars deny Indianapolis in red zone
The Jaguars' defense made sure that turnover didn't lead to points. The Colts rushed to the line to go for a fourth-and-1 play at Jacksonville's 16, but the Jags made the stop for the turnover on downs.
Interception: Trevor Lawrence is picked off after deflection
The Jaguars' drive couldn't escape the turnover bug. Trevor Lawrence passed to the right flat, where Tank Bigsby couldn't bring it in and instead tipped it into the hands of the Colts' Tony Brown. Brown returned the pick to the Jacksonville 25, where the Jags brought him down to save the touchdown. But Indy is again in prime field position.
Fumble: Calvin Ridley loses football, but Jaguars retain possession after review
Calvin Ridley has his first Jaguars touchdown, and he almost followed with his first Jaguars fumble. Catching a pass from Trevor Lawrence that's jammed through the tight window, Ridley fumbled just across midfield and E.J. Speed recovered for the Colts. But Speed was on the ground out of bounds when he touched the ball, making the play dead. The Jags' drive remains alive for now.
Touchdown Colts: Anthony Richardson scores his first NFL TD, ties Jaguars
That ties it up. Anthony Richardson looked like a seasoned veteran on that drive, highlighted by a strike to Josh Downs to get into the red zone. Richardson finished it off with a 2-yard quarterback draw.
Colts 7, Jaguars 7, 14:57 2nd.
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Jaguars 7, Colts 0
That's the end of the first quarter, but Anthony Richardson has the Indianapolis offense on the move. The Colts have marched inside the Jacksonville 5.
Touchdown Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence finds Calvin Ridley from 10 yards
There's the first TD of the season for the Jaguars. Trevor Lawrence led a nice drive up the field, including key completions to Evan Engram and Calvin Ridley, before scrambling away from pressure and finding Ridley in the back of the end zone. The Jags are in front to start the season.
Jaguars 7, Colts 0, 5:18 1st.
Josh Allen makes sack, Jaguars' defense forces three-and-out
A good first possession for the Jacksonville defense: Josh Allen sacks Anthony Richardson and the Colts go three-and-out. Is Sacksonville on the way back?
Coin toss: Jaguars win toss and defer
It'll be Indianapolis starting with the football.
Jaguars, Doug Pederson look to 'right the ship' on the road against Colts this week
There are high expectations surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars as they get set to face off against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the first week of the 2023 NFL regular season. - Demetrius Harvey
Jacksonville Jaguars predictions: Who do national NFL experts think will win Week 1 game vs. Colts?
The Jacksonville Jaguars have high hopes for the 2023 NFL season. Can they get started on the right foot? - Dan Rorabaugh
Bengals' Joe Burrow is set to sign a record-breaking contract extension. What it means for Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence
Joe Burrow is just the latest QB to ink a new contract with his team and another step in potential future negotiations that Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence will have with the team. - Demetrius Harvey
Gene Frenette: Explosive offense, kind schedule gives Jaguars chance to have special season
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Jacksonville Jaguars are on a legitimate track to sustained success. - Gene Frenette
Forbes: Jaguars worth $4 billion, up 15 percent; Cowboys still atop the NFL money tree
The Jacksonville Jaguars have already posted an improvement over last season before Sunday’s opening game at Indianapolis. Forbes magazine released its valuations of NFL teams this week and the Jaguars showed a 15 percent increase over last year for a total valuation of $4 billion. - Garry Smits
'Go out there and be myself': Travis Etienne ready to tackle third season in NFL
For Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, the preseason was just a tease. The third-year player out of Clemson put a bow on training camp this year with eight carries for 39 yards and a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at EverBank Stadium, but he was ready for more. - Juston Lewis
Week 1 staff predictions: Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts
It's that time again for the experts of the Times-Union and our good friend from ESPN to put our necks on the line with our weekly predictions. - Tim Walters
All the pieces matter for the Jaguars — especially Doug Pederson and Trevor Lawrence
When the national media buys into the Jacksonville Jaguars, something impresses them. NBC's Peter King has picked them to be the No. 1 AFC seed in the playoffs. Pete Prisco of CBSsports.com, who covered the Jaguars for the Times-Union from their inception to 2000, has predicted a Jaguars-San Francisco Super Bowl, as has Michael Rosenberg of Sports Illustrated. - Garry Smits
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson hands play-calling duties to OC Press Taylor
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor will be the primary playcaller for the team this season, head coach Doug Pederson told NFL Media's Ian Rapoport this weekend. - Demetrius Harvey
Jaguars inactives list is posted for Colts game
Here's the inactives list for the Jaguars: CB Christian Braswell, WR Elijah Cooks, RB JaMycal Hasty, S Antonio Johnson, DL Tyler Lacy and WR Parker Washington.
Calvin Ridley remains calm, ready for debut with Jaguars as team gets set to take on Colts
On Sunday, it will have been 686 days, nearly two years since receiver Calvin Ridley last stepped onto the gridiron in the regular season. In that time, Ridley had taken a personal leave of absence for mental health purposes before later being suspended for the entire 2022 season due to violating the league's gambling policy. He then was traded during his suspension after a four-year stay with the Atlanta Falcons to the Jacksonville Jaguars where he will reignite his career. Now, Ridley will get his opportunity to show that he hasn't lost a step. - Demetrius Harvey
What channel is the Jaguars game on? Time, TV info for Jags vs. Colts game in Week 1
Here's everything you need to know about the game, including time, TV and streaming info and more: - Dan Rorabaugh
How have the Jaguars fared in Week 1s over their history heading into 2023? Very average
The Jaguars lost their first-ever game to the Houston Oilers, then rattled off six straight Week 1 victories. They’ve opened a season against the Colts three previous times, going 1-2. They last opened a season against each other in 2020, with the Jaguars winning 27-20. - Tim Walters
Jaguars at Colts: Battle between first-round QBs with Trevor Lawrence vs. Anthony Richardson
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has torched the Colts more than any AFC South opponent in two years. - Garry Smits
Jaguars roundtable: How have expectations changed as team gets ready to take on Colts?
The NFL's regular season is finally here and the Jacksonville Jaguars are set to head into their second season under head coach Doug Pederson. Following last year's remarkable playoff run, expectations surrounding the team are as high as they've been in at least five years since the team stunned the league by making a run to the AFC Championship Game during the 2017-18 season. This year feels different, though. - Demetrius Harvey
When do the Jaguars play today?
When: 1 p.m. Sunday, September 10
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where can I watch Jaguars vs. Colts on TV, streaming?
TV: Fox
Live stream: FoxSports.com (cable subscription needed), NFL Sunday Ticket and NFL+ (out-of-market only), fuboTV (7-day free trial), YouTube TV (2-week free trial), Hulu + Live TV (7-day free trial)
Kenny Albert has the play-by-play with Jonathan Vilma serving as analyst. Streaming options include fuboTV, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Where can I find the Jaguars game on radio?
Radio: WJXL-AM 1010 / FM 92.5 (English), WFXJ-AM 930 / FM 97.3 (Spanish), SiriusXM Channel 390
Online radio: SiriusXM Channel 814, TuneIn
Frank Frangie will do the play-by-play with Tony Boselli and Jeff Lageman as analysts on the Jaguars radio feed.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars-Indianapolis Colts: Postgame recap
