Horsepower or Horseplay? Individual highlights from Week 8’s blowout loss at Jacksonville

Luke Schultheis of Stampede Blue evaluates individual performances from the Indianapolis Colts' 42-7 blowout defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 1, 2026. Rookie linebacker CJ Allen earned praise as a bright spot after recording 10 tackles, a sack, and a tackle for loss in his first career start. The loss extended the Colts' road winless streak in Duval County, which dates back to 2014.

Conversely, Schultheis criticized multiple Colts players, noting wide receiver Josh Downs had requested a trade earlier in the week and showed inconsistent effort despite catching the team's lone touchdown from Daniel Jones. Tight end Tyler Warren struggled with an interception deflection returned for a 92-yard touchdown by Rayuan Lane III, while Schultheis argued veteran defensive backs lacked tackling effort.