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Squawka / NFL News / Colts vs Jaguars Prediction & Tips: Week 8

Colts vs Jaguars Prediction & Tips: Week 8

Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars prediction, picks and odds for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season

Jacksonville concede 3.23 yards a carry, the best run defence in the NFL, and have given up 11 touchdowns in six games. Our Colts vs Jaguars prediction sends a 69.4 passing game at them.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 4-2 at +50 and back at EverBank after two home games in London. The Indianapolis Colts are 2-5.

Squawka Signal · Model read

Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 8 · Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET. Our Signal model makes the Jacksonville Jaguars favourites by about 9 points, a 80% win probability.

INDIndianapolis ColtsWin prob20%
JACJacksonville JaguarsWin prob80%
Projected lineJacksonville Jaguars -9

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Week 8 · Editorial pick

Colts vs Jaguars: our editor’s props

Two calls from our editor, to read next to Signal’s live numbers.

Colts AT Jaguars

Our props

TotalUnder 42.5 pointsJacksonville concede 3.23 a carry, the best run defence in the NFL. Indianapolis rate 69.4 through the air.
★★★☆☆3/5 confidence
Player propTrevor Lawrence 2+ passing touchdownsLawrence has 14 touchdown passes to four interceptions at 106.2. Indianapolis allow a 97.4 opponent rating.
★★★☆☆3/5 confidence

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Colts vs Jaguars: 2026 form so far

A +50 team against a -26 team. Each attack in the table is measured against what it is about to face, not against the league.

Colts attack against the Jaguars defence

Per gameColts offenceJaguars allow
Passing yards180.4273.8
Rushing yards117.672.2
Yards per carry4.13.2
Passer rating69.487.7
Touchdowns2.01.8
Third-down conversion39.8%36.2%
Red-zone conversion60.0%40.0%
Sacks conceded / recorded2.71.8

Jaguars attack against the Colts defence

Per gameJaguars offenceColts allow
Passing yards234.8215.9
Rushing yards112.8124.4
Yards per carry4.14.8
Passer rating106.297.4
Touchdowns3.02.6
Third-down conversion47.9%30.0%
Red-zone conversion66.7%60.0%
Sacks conceded / recorded1.71.9

Jacksonville have conceded 11 touchdowns in six games, behind only Minnesota and Kansas City.

Colts vs Jaguars quarterback matchup

Trevor Lawrence has 14 touchdown passes to four interceptions at 106.2. Daniel Jones has four to seven at 69.4.

TeamQuarterbackLast gameSeason to date
ColtsDaniel Jones13/22, 108 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, 52.8 rtg143/240, 1398 yds, 4 TD, 7 INT, 69.4 rtg (7 games)
JaguarsTrevor Lawrence24/41, 306 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT, 104.3 rtg120/184, 1480 yds, 14 TD, 4 INT, 106.2 rtg (6 games)
Last game is Week 7 (Week 6 for Jacksonville, who was idle). Season figures are 2026 to date, with games played in brackets.

Colts vs Jaguars injury report and team news

Jacksonville concede 3.23 yards a carry, the lowest figure in the NFL.

Jacksonville are back at EverBank after consecutive home games in London.

Indianapolis rate 69.4 through the air, second-lowest in the league, and have conceded 19 sacks.

Injury report · Week 8Official game-status report — updates through the week
INDIndianapolis Colts
No game-status designations filed yet.
Out long-term
Cam Taylor-BrittCBIR
Cameron MitchellCBIR
Arden KeyDEIR
Micheal ClemonsDEIR
Carson TowtTEIR
Alec PierceWRIR
D.J. MontgomeryWRIR
JACJacksonville Jaguars
No game-status designations filed yet.
Out long-term
B.J. Green IIDEIR
Zach DurfeeDEIR
Jared BartlettLBIR
Parker HughesLBIR
Anton HarrisonOLIR
Garrett DiGiorgioOLIR
Patrick MekariOLIR
Sam MustipherOLIR
Caleb RansawSAFIR

The best run defence nobody is talking about

Three point two three yards a carry conceded is the best mark in the NFL, with 11 touchdowns given up in six games.

Jacksonville score too: a 106.2 team rating and Lawrence on 14 touchdown passes to four interceptions.

Indianapolis are not equipped for it. Seven interceptions to four touchdowns, a 69.4 rating and 19 sacks conceded.

Players to watch

  • Trevor Lawrence (JAC, QB): 1,480 passing yards and 14 touchdowns at 106.2.
  • Brian Thomas Jr. (JAC, WR): The first read in an offence converting 47.9% on third down.
  • Jonathan Taylor (IND, RB): 823 rushing yards at 4.12 a carry.
  • Tyler Warren (IND, TE): A central target in a passing game rating 69.4.

How to watch Colts vs Jaguars

Kickoff is 6pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at EverBank Stadium, which is 1:00 PM ET. This is not one of Channel 5 or 5ACTION’s free-to-air picks this week. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.

DetailColts vs Jaguars
DateSunday, November 1, 2026
Kickoff6.00pm GMT Sun 1 Nov / 1:00 PM ET
VenueEverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
TVSky Sports
Live streamNFL Game Pass (DAZN)
WeekWeek 8, 2026 NFL season

Colts vs Jaguars prediction and score projection

Our Colts vs Jaguars prediction is Jacksonville by 27-16. The best run defence in the league against the second-worst passer rating is a short route to a comfortable afternoon.

Our projected margin updates on this page as the week’s team news lands.

Every Week 8 game, previewed

Kickoff (BST)GameOur predictionPreview
Fri 1:15 AMPanthers @ PackersPackers 27-20Read
Sun 7:00 PMCardinals @ CowboysCowboys 27-17Read
Sun 7:00 PMFalcons @ BuccaneersBuccaneers 24-21Read
Sun 7:00 PMRavens @ BillsBills 27-20Read
Sun 7:00 PMBrowns @ SteelersSteelers 23-17Read
Sun 7:00 PMColts @ JaguarsJaguars 27-16You are here
Sun 7:00 PMRaiders @ JetsRaiders 23-20Read
Sun 7:00 PMVikings @ LionsVikings 24-21Read
Sun 7:00 PMTitans @ BengalsBengals 30-13Read
Sun 10:05 PMChargers @ RamsRams 26-16Read
Sun 10:25 PMChiefs @ BroncosChiefs 27-24Read
Sun 10:25 PMPatriots @ DolphinsPatriots 26-17Read
Mon 2:20 AMEagles @ CommandersEagles 20-17Read
Tue 2:15 AMBears @ SeahawksSeahawks 24-21Read

Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub.

Colts vs Jaguars FAQ

What time is Colts vs Jaguars in the UK?

6pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at EverBank Stadium, which is 1:00 PM ET. America goes back an hour that morning, so this is the familiar 6pm slot again.

How can I watch Colts vs Jaguars in the UK?

Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.

Which team has the best run defence?

Jacksonville, conceding 3.23 yards a carry.

Are Jacksonville back home?

Yes, after back-to-back home games in London.

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