Jacksonville Jaguars halt Indianapolis Colts’ AFC South win streak in 51-16

“It starts with me, OK, and everybody else”. But the Jaguars’ third-year head coach said coaches and players won’t be thinking such thoughts. Pagano said the sling was meant to prevent spasms that have bothered Hasselbeck since he first hurt the ribs. “It immobilizes the arm”, Pagano stated.

Notes: Linebacker Erik Walden (foot) and cornerback Greg Toler (knee) are expected to return to practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s game.

Luck told reporters Monday that his goal is to practice this week but that he doesn’t feel 100 percent yet. And even when Andrew Luck returns, it’s doubtful that he can lead a Colts team that is lacking offensive play-makers and a solid enough defense to make a serious run at a Super Bowl.

If Luck does play again in the next three weeks, it would be his second time returning from injury this season. But McCoy was the first player off the field after the game, sprinting toward the locker room when the clock expired and slamming his helmet into the wall. “I’m such a big believer in practice and always will be”. “Matt’s a tough guy and I definitely want to see him come back”. “It’s been one of those funky years where you tend to get things rolling, and then something happens”. The Colts are just very fortunate they play in a very weak division.

“We’ve been waiting on this”, Jacksonville defensive tackle Roy Miller said.

The Buffalo running back had 74 yards rushing and 35 receiving but didn’t interact with Eagles coach Chip Kelly or most of his former teammates and coaches before the Bills’ 23-20 loss. The offense executed on nearly every level, and they all pushed forward despite early struggles.

Jacksonville has wins over Miami (5-8), Buffalo (6-7), Baltimore (4-9), Tennessee (3-10) and Indianapolis (6-7).

The Jaguars, though, weren’t talking much about the playoffs after routing the Colts.

Indianapolis has been outscored 96-26 in its last two games, both on the road. The Colts have started two different quarterbacks, the Texans three. The Jags are committed to sticking with the youngster through this season. The defense played one of their best halves of the season in the first half. He now has 51 catches for 863 yards as he attempts to join teammate Allen Robinson as a 1,000-yard receiver.

42 in the second half alone. He played nickel back against the Colts over veterans Dwayne Gratz and Demetrius McCray.

But if they don’t protect their home turf against an opponent that has lost 13 straight in Indianapolis, the Colts’ postseason hopes would take a major hit.

It was the seventh time under Chuck Pagano that the Colts lost by 29 or more points. Two decent games, four bad ones.

“Still dealing with some stuff, ” Pagano said. The next two games are pretty favorable – home against Atlanta and at New Orleans – before the season finale against Houston, which plays host to New England on Sunday night.

This injury has been a test for Luck and he realizes that any potential return of his would come at the most critical part of the season.

“No matter what time of season it is, when you can have a guy like that playing behind you, it’s huge”, said Anthony Castonzo.

Hasselbeck may not practice Wednesday but its hoped that he will be cleared to practice on Thursday. He is coming off of a serious injury and there are going to be some signs of rust after he missed a few weeks.